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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How did Agricola help rectify the treasury?
(a) He issued more coins.
(b) He recovered stolen objects from temple robbers.
(c) He got rid of the corrupted officials in the department.
(d) He understood the economy of supply and demand.

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

3. As stated by Mattingly, how does Tacitus compare to other historians of his age in regards to his writings about Germany?
(a) Mediocre.
(b) One of the best.
(c) He was highly appreciated during his time but less so in the present.
(d) Not appreciated during his time but after his death.

4. What did Agricola do in his first year that helped Britain appreciate peace more?
(a) Was lenient in giving citizenships.
(b) Stopped corrupt officials.
(c) Did not always impose the emperor's laws that were harsh on the people.
(d) Relaxed the presence of the Roman army.

5. How were officials chosen for provinces?
(a) The emperor chose for all provinces.
(b) By the praetorian guards.
(c) The Senate chose for peaceful provinces and the emperor for restless ones.
(d) By the people.

Short Answer Questions

1. For what reason would the Romans not bother to conquer a country?

2. What happened to the emperor of Rome?

3. What was Augustus's goal as a Roman leader?

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

5. How did the public feel about Agricola's role in Britain?

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