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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How were ancient German records kept?
(a) In songs.
(b) In picture form.
(c) In storytelling.
(d) Through priests.

2. Where did Agricola primarily spend his time in the military?
(a) Spain.
(b) Rome.
(c) Germany.
(d) Britain.

3. What custom did Chatti boys assume until they showed their worth of birth?
(a) They shaved and showed no beard until they survived a battle.
(b) Took their mother's name until their first war, then they were given their father's name.
(c) They continued to grow their hair until their first enemy kill.
(d) They worked in the home until they proved they can fight.

4. What undertone does Mattingly suggest is written in "The Agricola"?
(a) The Roman Empire should never have tried to conquer Germany.
(b) The emperor is too egocentric to see the Empire's weaknesses.
(c) Agricola single-handedly conquered Britain.
(d) A political tone of moderation.

5. Although feuds between families passed on to heirs, what reconciled them?
(a) A fair duel.
(b) An arranged marriage to unite the two families.
(c) Enough gold and silver.
(d) Enough cattle and sheep.

Short Answer Questions

1. The invasion of Italy by the Germans was __________.

2. What happened to the emperor of Rome?

3. Who was the earth-born god of the Germans?

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

5. What other country did Agricola want to conquer in order to surround Britain?

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