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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Tired of Roman rule, under whom did the British unit to revolt while Paulinus was in Britain?
(a) Caratacus.
(b) Aulus.
(c) King Cogidumnus.
(d) Boudicca.

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

3. During Agricola's praetorship, his responsibility of public games can be described as __________.
(a) Strictly prohibitive.
(b) Excessive.
(c) Too sparse in public opinion.
(d) A happy medium.

4. Who were under Roman rule but was not subjected to taxes and used only for war purposes?
(a) The Batavi.
(b) The Nevii.
(c) The Osi.
(d) The Treviri.

5. In Agricola's third year in Britain, he focused on what in particular?
(a) Tried to leave Britain for Germany.
(b) Granted citizenship for all of Britain.
(c) He extended the conquered land to the entire isle.
(d) He built forts.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Agricola not live to see?

2. Mattingly suggests modern Germany thinks of "The Germania" in what way?

3. What was Rome's knowledge of Britain during Tacitus' lifetime?

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

5. When Agricola returned to Rome, why did he intentionally return at night?

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