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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How was Agricola's death received in general?
(a) Domitian disallowed grievance over Agricola.
(b) It seemed to concern everyone.
(c) Many did not notice.
(d) The enemies celebrated.

2. What was a common duty for German men to do when not partaking in war?
(a) Feast.
(b) Be involved in philosophy.
(c) Start a war.
(d) Be involved in politics.

3. Who was finally able to restore Roman prestige after years of cruel emperors?
(a) Nero.
(b) Vespasian.
(c) Caligula.
(d) Vitellius.

4. What was Agricola's reaction to the first attack under his consul?
(a) He decided to wait and see.
(b) He sent a messenger with a surrender's note.
(c) He went where the action was.
(d) He asked the emperor what he should do.

5. What did Tacitus credit to changing the Gaul's warlike past?
(a) Tacitus' famous oration on peace.
(b) Agriculture.
(c) Peace within Roman life.
(d) Their inferiority to German warriors.

Short Answer Questions

1. Although feuds between families passed on to heirs, what reconciled them?

2. The invasion of Italy by the Germans was __________.

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

4. Where did Rome tend to enact its rules?

5. How did Tacitus handle his political position under an emperor?

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