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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to Mattingly, what belief lies in "The Agricola"?
(a) Pure races.
(b) Moderation.
(c) Roman destiny.
(d) The origin of white man's burden.

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

3. What was Agricola best known for?
(a) His ability to execute a surprise attack.
(b) His tactics and forts.
(c) His oratory skills.
(d) His diplomatic skills.

4. In the Introduction, Mattingly claims the Germans needed what if they were to ever reach maturity?
(a) A fierce ruler.
(b) A united kingdom.
(c) Power over drinking.
(d) Roman discipline.

5. Which Caledonian addressed the British men to inspire courage against the Romans?
(a) Calgacus.
(b) Boudicca.
(c) Cuchulain.
(d) Cogidumnus.

Short Answer Questions

1. How did Agricola's arrival in Britain differ from the usual arrival of a new governor?

2. In addition to arms as gifts, what had the Romans influenced the Germans to accept as gifts?

3. According to a Caledonian, what kept the Gauls and Germans under Roman rule?

4. Agricola called on whose help to equalize the sword fighting skills of the British?

5. The German peoples can be described as __________.

(see the answer key)

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