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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Notes, Bibliography, and Glossary.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How were ancient German records kept?
(a) In songs.
(b) In picture form.
(c) Through priests.
(d) In storytelling.

2. What did Tacitus falsely believe Britain had that was worth conquering?
(a) Gold and silver.
(b) Iron.
(c) Excellent cattle and sheep.
(d) Good farming lands.

3. The German peoples can be described as __________.
(a) Naive.
(b) Frivolous.
(c) Practical.
(d) Ostentatious.

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

5. According to Tacitus, Agricola felt it was more "honourable to __________ than to hate."
(a) Hurt.
(b) Love.
(c) Die.
(d) Be loyal.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was Agricola best known for?

2. How did Tacitus handle his political position under an emperor?

3. How do modern historians identify Agricola's permanent forts?

4. What did Germans fear for their women?

5. What was necessary for the German people to keep tabs in hierarchy?

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