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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Tacitus felt the only form of wealth Germans had was __________.
(a) Gold.
(b) Livestock.
(c) Their population number.
(d) Cereal crops.

3. Tacitus claimed Domitian was ridiculed by the people for what reason?
(a) A fake triumph in Britain.
(b) His son was a coward in battle.
(c) A fake triumph in Germany.
(d) His wife commited adultery.

4. How did Tacitus distinguish some tribes as German and not Sarmations?
(a) By their primary weapons.
(b) Sarmations were blonde and lighter-skinned.
(c) By their clothing style.
(d) Sarmations were nomadic while Germans lived in homes.

5. Of all the German tribes, which held the greatest in number?
(a) Batavi.
(b) Chatti.
(c) Chauci.
(d) Suebi.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Tacitus criticized the Germans' agriculture calendar because of what?

3. What was one of the most shameful acts a German soldier could do?

4. What was Agricola's reaction to the first attack under his consul?

5. What was Agricola best known for?

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