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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The British speech Tacitus paraphrased in "The Agricola" that was used to rally against the Romans can be summed up in which statement?
(a) Show the Romans they are biting off more than they can chew.
(b) A house divided against itself cannot stand.
(c) The Romans are all bark and no bite.
(d) Action speaks louder than words.

2. How did Agricola help rectify the treasury?
(a) He issued more coins.
(b) He got rid of the corrupted officials in the department.
(c) He recovered stolen objects from temple robbers.
(d) He understood the economy of supply and demand.

3. Tacitus claimed the British military's strength was in __________.
(a) The infantry.
(b) The cavalry.
(c) The knowledge of the lands.
(d) The weaponry.

4. Mattingly observes what defect in Tactitus' writings?
(a) Exaggeration of stories.
(b) Carelessness in proper names and dates.
(c) Misspellings.
(d) Carelessness in geography and military history.

5. Tacitus noted that the Germans felt which way about gold and silver?
(a) They believed gold and silver were the best metal for weaponry.
(b) They used it for trade between Germans only.
(c) They were acquired greedily by the wealthy.
(d) They had no personal taste for it.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. In German culture, what did undergarments indicate?

3. Who were under Roman rule but was not subjected to taxes and used only for war purposes?

4. What did Tacitus falsely believe Britain had that was worth conquering?

5. With which ruler did Agricola have the most tense relationship?

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