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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 title did Tacitus never hold?
(a) Colonel.
(b) Governor.
(c) Orator.
(d) Senator.

2. Of the following, what was more resented by the people than tax?
(a) Profiteering tricks.
(b) The emperor's power.
(c) The lack of citizenship.
(d) Occupation of the Roman army.

3. How did Agricola's arrival in Britain differ from the usual arrival of a new governor?
(a) There was no pagaentry.
(b) There was a parade.
(c) The legions saluted him.
(d) The auxiliaries had put on a military salute for him.

4. Which Roman ruler was the first to try to conquer Britain?
(a) Julius Caesar.
(b) Tiberius.
(c) Caligula.
(d) Claudius.

5. Rome's first attempt to conquer Britain can be described as __________.
(a) An easy success.
(b) The beginning of colonialism.
(c) A failure.
(d) The end of Celtic culture.

Short Answer Questions

1. What undertone does Mattingly suggest is written in "The Agricola"?

2. Which German tribe(s) invaded Italy in 113 B.C.?

3. How was Arminius received at home after his win over Quintillius?

4. What was a common duty for German men to do when not partaking in war?

5. Why did Rome want to conquer Britain?

(see the answer key)

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