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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How was Agricola's death received in general?
(a) Many did not notice.
(b) Domitian disallowed grievance over Agricola.
(c) It seemed to concern everyone.
(d) The enemies celebrated.

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

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

4. Tacitus noted that the Germans felt which way about gold and silver?
(a) They were acquired greedily by the wealthy.
(b) They had no personal taste for it.
(c) They used it for trade between Germans only.
(d) They believed gold and silver were the best metal for weaponry.

5. What was one way a non-native established Roman citizenship?
(a) Became a slave for seven years.
(b) Gave useful military information.
(c) Worked in the emperor's household.
(d) Enlisted in the army.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What happened to Britain's hold after Agricola left?

3. What was one of the most shameful acts a German soldier could do?

4. What did Domitian offer Agricola for his triumph?

5. What undertone does Mattingly suggest is written in "The Agricola"?

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