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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Germania.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What unique characteristic was observed in the Germans' holy places?
(a) The temples were open roofed.
(b) They only fit one family at a time.
(c) They were open only at night.
(d) They were in the woods and groves.

2. What held back efficiency in a German assembly of chiefs?
(a) Lack of leadership.
(b) Lack of punctuality.
(c) Drink.
(d) Stubborness.

3. What was Agricola's motivation to conquer Britain?
(a) Roman destiny.
(b) He wanted a triumph.
(c) He wanted to impress his father.
(d) He wanted to get the emperor jealous.

4. Tacitus felt what lesson was the hardest to remember in philosophy?
(a) Impartiality.
(b) Accordance between religion and humanities.
(c) Ethics.
(d) A sense of proportion.

5. Agricola was brought up with an education in __________.
(a) Martial arts.
(b) German history.
(c) British history.
(d) Liberal arts.

Short Answer Questions

1. The British speech Tacitus paraphrased in "The Agricola" that was used to rally against the Romans can be summed up in which statement?

2. What was necessary for the German people to keep tabs in hierarchy?

3. What did Tacitus falsely believe Britain had that was worth conquering?

4. Rome's first attempt to conquer Britain can be described as __________.

5. What political harmony did Tacitus wish to see in the Roman Republic?

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