The Agricola; and the Germania; Quiz Questions | Quiz: Germania

Quiz: Germania

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

Multiple Choice Questions

Directions: Circle the correct answer.

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

2. What was unique about a betrothed German couple?
a) The woman offered the dowry, not the man.
b) Mothers chose the bride and groom.
c) They were encouraged to marry outside the clan.
d) The man offered the dowry, not the woman.

3. Tacitus criticized the Sitones more than other German tribes because of what cultural difference?
a) They were polygamous.
b) Men were in war so the women trained the boys at home for war.
c) The women were allowed to fight next to the men.
d) The women were the ruling sex.

4. What did Germans fear for their...
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