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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Notes, Bibliography, and Glossary.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Of the following, which power did the Roman emperor NOT possess?
(a) Initiate legislation.
(b) Ability to recall elections.
(c) Military command.
(d) Power of censorship.

2. How was Arminius received at home after his win over Quintillius?
(a) He was neither celebrated nor thought of.
(b) He was killed by his enemies that were his own countrymen.
(c) They looked upon him suspiciously of the truth.
(d) He was paraded around.

3. Tacitus noted that __________ were often confused with Germans by the "civilized."
(a) The Spaniards.
(b) The Gauls.
(c) The Osi.
(d) The Celtics.

4. In addition to arms as gifts, what had the Romans influenced the Germans to accept as gifts?
(a) Gold.
(b) Pearls.
(c) Money.
(d) Slaves.

5. What was Augustus's goal as a Roman leader?
(a) To restore the Republic.
(b) To conquer and restore Roman honor.
(c) To extend the Roman Empire to twice its size.
(d) To overtake all of Britain and Ireland.

Short Answer Questions

1. How did Augustus handle the Germans?

2. Where did Agricola stand when fighting with his men?

3. Tacitus claimed Domitian was ridiculed by the people for what reason?

4. Without proper weapons, shelter, or horses, Tacitus described the Fenni as __________.

5. Which German tribe(s) invaded Italy in 113 B.C.?

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