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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What other country did Agricola want to conquer in order to surround Britain?
(a) Spain.
(b) Ireland.
(c) Gauls.
(d) Germany.

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

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. Why did Rome want to conquer Britain?
(a) For their knowledge of arms.
(b) For their gold and silver.
(c) Purely for victory over more lands.
(d) For revenge.

5. How were the Germans' squadrons grouped?
(a) Randomly.
(b) By number of previous kills.
(c) By family or clan.
(d) By general's choice.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What happened to the emperor of Rome?

3. What unique characteristic was observed in the Germans' holy places?

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

5. Mattingly suggests modern Germany thinks of "The Germania" in what way?

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