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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's arrival in Britain differ from the usual arrival of a new governor?
(a) There was no pagaentry.
(b) There was a parade.
(c) The auxiliaries had put on a military salute for him.
(d) The legions saluted him.

2. Who were the first to be known as Germani?
(a) Suebi.
(b) Cherusci
(c) Chauci.
(d) The Tungri.

3. What did Otho's fleet do to Agricola?
(a) Denied his power as consul and disobeyed his orders.
(b) Surprise attacked him from the rear.
(c) Poisoned him.
(d) Murdered his mother and plundered her fortunes.

4. Who was ruling the Roman Empire when Gallic tribes revolted against Rome and proclaimed their own empire?
(a) Augustus.
(b) Vespasian.
(c) Domitian.
(d) Trajan.

5. Of all the German tribes, which held the greatest in number?
(a) Suebi.
(b) Chauci.
(c) Chatti.
(d) Batavi.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which Roman ruler was the first to try to conquer Britain?

2. Of the following, which power did the Roman emperor NOT possess?

3. What was one way a non-native established Roman citizenship?

4. What major characteristic did Tacitus note about the seas around Britain?

5. What was unique about a betrothed German couple?

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