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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What was unique about a betrothed German couple?
(a) They were encouraged to marry outside the clan.
(b) The man offered the dowry, not the woman.
(c) The woman offered the dowry, not the man.
(d) Mothers chose the bride and groom.

2. What did Tacitus deny existed in Germany?
(a) Religion.
(b) Agriculture.
(c) Domestic slavery.
(d) Intelligence.

3. For what reason would the Romans not bother to conquer a country?
(a) No reason. They would conquer any country.
(b) It did not have any form of resource.
(c) It was a poor country.
(d) It lacked good agricultural lands.

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

5. Of the following, which was one way a German became a slave among his own men?
(a) Gambled his freedom away.
(b) Commited adultery.
(c) Surrendered his shield.
(d) Lacked a kill by the age of fifteen.

Short Answer Questions

1. During Agricola's praetorship, his responsibility of public games can be described as __________.

2. Of all the German tribes, which held the greatest in number?

3. What lesson from others' experience did Agricola consider when he was victorious in battles?

4. What physical attributes did Tacitus describe in the German people?

5. How did Tacitus handle his political position under an emperor?

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