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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Agricola was brought up with an education in __________.
(a) German history.
(b) Martial arts.
(c) Liberal arts.
(d) British history.

2. How did Agricola's father get Gaius the emperor angry at him?
(a) He defied orders and refused to conquer Britain.
(b) He was famous and succeeded in life.
(c) He defied orders and campaigned past the Rhine.
(d) He attempted murder on one of his favorite Senators.

3. How did Augustus handle the Germans?
(a) He kept them at the Rhine.
(b) He advanced over the Rhine.
(c) He ignored their presence and concentrated on Britain.
(d) He advanced to the Elbe.

4. How did the British help the Romans succeed in conquering more regions?
(a) The British allied with the Romans on campaigns into Germany.
(b) The British were fooled to give away their horses to the Romans.
(c) The British tribes fought against one another.
(d) The British underestimated the Roman leaders and was not prepared for war.

5. What was Agricola's motivation to conquer Britain?
(a) He wanted a triumph.
(b) He wanted to impress his father.
(c) Roman destiny.
(d) He wanted to get the emperor jealous.

Short Answer Questions

1. What custom did Chatti boys assume until they showed their worth of birth?

2. What historic figure was known to visit Germany and found the city Asciburgium?

3. During assembly, how did the Germans show respectful agreement?

4. How did Agricola's successes become so famous?

5. Of the following, which was one way a German became a slave among his own men?

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