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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What was necessary for the German people to keep tabs in hierarchy?
(a) A quarterly assembly of chiefs.
(b) Accurate account of wealth.
(c) Violence and war.
(d) Census.

2. Before Tacitus' time, a person who wrote an autobiography was considered to be__________.
(a) Egocentric.
(b) Self-confident.
(c) Insecure.
(d) Not worth reading about.

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

4. Which German tribe(s) invaded Italy in 113 B.C.?
(a) Seubi.
(b) Fenni.
(c) Cimbri and Teutoni.
(d) Osi.

5. What political harmony did Tacitus wish to see in the Roman Republic?
(a) The Roman Empire and the German tribes.
(b) The Senate and the Praetorian Guards.
(c) Autocracy and freedom.
(d) Harmony between the Emperor and Senate.

Short Answer Questions

1. What weakness did Germans have that according to Tacitus made them easily defeated?

2. What was one way a non-native established Roman citizenship?

3. Why did Rome want to conquer Britain?

4. What was Agricola's motivation to conquer Britain?

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

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