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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 belief lies in "The Agricola"?
(a) Roman destiny.
(b) The origin of white man's burden.
(c) Pure races.
(d) Moderation.

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

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

4. What special privilege did the Hermundui have in the Roman Empire?
(a) They were allowed beyond the banks to trade inland.
(b) They were granted citizenship.
(c) They were considered neutral and never attacked.
(d) They were not taxed.

5. What did Germans fear for their women?
(a) Enslavement.
(b) Starvation.
(c) Death.
(d) An impoverished life.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Tacitus credit to changing the Gaul's warlike past?

2. Of the following, which title did Tacitus never hold?

3. What was Agricola best known for?

4. How did Tacitus distinguish some tribes as German and not Sarmations?

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

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