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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How did Tacitus handle his political position under an emperor?
(a) Usually manipulated the officials of the emperor to take his stance.
(b) Believed in whatever the emperor believed in.
(c) Unwavering with his own stance.
(d) Followed loyally, despite his own feelings.

2. Although feuds between families passed on to heirs, what reconciled them?
(a) A fair duel.
(b) Enough gold and silver.
(c) An arranged marriage to unite the two families.
(d) Enough cattle and sheep.

3. Tacitus felt what lesson was the hardest to remember in philosophy?
(a) A sense of proportion.
(b) Accordance between religion and humanities.
(c) Ethics.
(d) Impartiality.

4. Who were the first to be known as Germani?
(a) Cherusci
(b) Suebi.
(c) The Tungri.
(d) Chauci.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Tacitus believed the Germans loved what the most?

2. Where did Agricola primarily spend his time in the military?

3. Tacitus felt the only form of wealth Germans had was __________.

4. What did Agricola do in his first year that helped Britain appreciate peace more?

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

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