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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did Tacitus deny existed in Germany?
(a) Agriculture.
(b) Intelligence.
(c) Religion.
(d) Domestic slavery.

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

3. Tacitus criticized the Germans' agriculture calendar because of what?
(a) They only had two seasons.
(b) They could not grow wheat.
(c) They used the lunar calendar.
(d) They did not consider autumn.

4. Between which years were Agricola's campaigns in Britain?
(a) 78-84 A.D.
(b) 53-68 A.D.
(c) 578 A.D. - 584 A.D.
(d) 2 A.D. - 7 A.D.

5. What was the outcome when the British launched a night attack on the 9th legion?
(a) The 9th legion lost many and got incorporated into Agricola's legion.
(b) Despite the surprise, the sheer number outweighed the British and the 9th legion won.
(c) Agricola followed and attacked the British from the rear.
(d) The British succeeded and brought the momentum into future battles.

Short Answer Questions

1. Mattingly states all of the following are "characteristic weaknesses" of ancient Germans EXCEPT what?

2. The German peoples can be described as __________.

3. What was Augustus's goal as a Roman leader?

4. What lesson from others' experience did Agricola consider when he was victorious in battles?

5. What custom did Chatti boys assume until they showed their worth of birth?

(see the answer key)

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