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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Of the following, which was one way a German became a slave among his own men?
(a) Lacked a kill by the age of fifteen.
(b) Gambled his freedom away.
(c) Surrendered his shield.
(d) Commited adultery.

2. Where did Rome tend to enact its rules?
(a) In the cities and money classes.
(b) In the conquered colonies.
(c) Amongst the impoverished rural areas.
(d) They were unsuccessful in doing so.

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

4. What happened to Britain's hold after Agricola left?
(a) There was a steady weakening of Roman hold.
(b) Many forts were abandoned.
(c) Everything won had been lost.
(d) Little change occurred.

5. Mattingly suggests modern Germany thinks of "The Germania" in what way?
(a) As a patriotic piece.
(b) As fictitious.
(c) As an unofficial work without real evidence.
(d) As wrong and banned from the schools.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Domitian offer Agricola for his triumph?

2. For what reason would the Romans not bother to conquer a country?

3. Tacitus noted that __________ were often confused with Germans by the "civilized."

4. Who were under Roman rule but was not subjected to taxes and used only for war purposes?

5. What held back efficiency in a German assembly of chiefs?

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