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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to Mattingly, what seems to be missing from Tacitus' accounts of Britain?
(a) Its climate.
(b) Its geography.
(c) Agricola's role in the isle.
(d) Its culture.

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

3. Of the following, what was more resented by the people than tax?
(a) The emperor's power.
(b) Occupation of the Roman army.
(c) The lack of citizenship.
(d) Profiteering tricks.

4. In the Introduction, Mattingly claims the Germans needed what if they were to ever reach maturity?
(a) Roman discipline.
(b) Power over drinking.
(c) A united kingdom.
(d) A fierce ruler.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Which Roman ruler was the first to try to conquer Britain?

3. How did the German tribe Ubii show pride in being a Roman colony?

4. The Chatti showed steady courage in warfare through what?

5. How were officials chosen for provinces?

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