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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why did Rome want to conquer Britain?
(a) For their knowledge of arms.
(b) For revenge.
(c) Purely for victory over more lands.
(d) For their gold and silver.

2. Tacitus felt the only form of wealth Germans had was __________.
(a) Cereal crops.
(b) Their population number.
(c) Gold.
(d) Livestock.

3. What was a common duty for German men to do when not partaking in war?
(a) Be involved in philosophy.
(b) Be involved in politics.
(c) Feast.
(d) Start a war.

4. What happened to Britain's hold after Agricola left?
(a) Everything won had been lost.
(b) There was a steady weakening of Roman hold.
(c) Many forts were abandoned.
(d) Little change occurred.

5. The beginning years of British conquest can be described as __________.
(a) A rollover of the British isle by the Romans.
(b) A slow but progressive campaign by the Romans.
(c) The Romans fighting against a brick wall with no arms.
(d) A swing of victories between both parties.

Short Answer Questions

1. How did Tacitus distinguish some tribes as German and not Sarmations?

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

3. Mattingly states all of the following are "characteristic weaknesses" of ancient Germans EXCEPT what?

4. What special privilege did the Hermundui have in the Roman Empire?

5. What was unique about a betrothed German couple?

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