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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Notes, Bibliography, and Glossary.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Mattingly states all of the following are "characteristic weaknesses" of ancient Germans EXCEPT what?
(a) Passion for war.
(b) Drunkeness.
(c) Indolence.
(d) Stubborness.

2. How do present historians know about British kings of the past?
(a) From native coins.
(b) Ancient forts are always named after a king.
(c) From folklore songs.
(d) From legends in storytelling.

3. What was Tacitus' relationship to Agricola?
(a) They had no direct relationship.
(b) He was Agricola's son-in-law.
(c) He was Agricola's son.
(d) He was Agricola's military right hand man.

4. 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.

5. Which German tribe(s) invaded Italy in 113 B.C.?
(a) Cimbri and Teutoni.
(b) Osi.
(c) Seubi.
(d) Fenni.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Otho's fleet do to Agricola?

2. What was unique about a betrothed German couple?

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

4. What physical attributes did Tacitus describe in the German people?

5. A toga for a Roman youth was equivalent to what for a German youth?

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