The Agricola; and the Germania; Quiz | Two Week Quiz A

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The Agricola; and the Germania; Quiz | Two Week Quiz A

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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who was the earth-born god of the Germans?
(a) Austro.
(b) Tuisto.
(c) Fraujaz.
(d) Teiwaz.

2. How did Tacitus handle his political position under an emperor?
(a) Believed in whatever the emperor believed in.
(b) Unwavering with his own stance.
(c) Usually manipulated the officials of the emperor to take his stance.
(d) Followed loyally, despite his own feelings.

3. What major characteristic did Tacitus note about the seas around Britain?
(a) The width between Britain and Spain was not as far as assumed.
(b) They were easy to sail and row through.
(c) They had a large expanse of tidal currents.
(d) They rushed to the ends of the earth.

4. What would help a defendant of a crime if Agricola was the judge of punishment?
(a) Bribery.
(b) Genuine repentance.
(c) Absolute evidence of innocence.
(d) Willingness to give service in the Roman army.

5. What was so unique about the German tribe Chauci?
(a) They dwelled in peace as well as in war.
(b) They were pacifists.
(c) They wore their hair long.
(d) They sung during battle.

Short Answer Questions

1. Of the following, what was more resented by the people than tax?

2. Mattingly believes Tacitus underrated what about Rome and Germany's relationship?

3. During Agricola's praetorship, his responsibility of public games can be described as __________.

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

5. Tacitus felt what lesson was the hardest to remember in philosophy?

(see the answer key)

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