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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In addition to arms as gifts, what had the Romans influenced the Germans to accept as gifts?
(a) Gold.
(b) Money.
(c) Pearls.
(d) Slaves.

2. What event caused such a great financial loss to the state that Agricola had to rectify it?
(a) Infestation of a corn beetle.
(b) Inflation.
(c) The people looted after a great fire.
(d) Drought.

3. What did Tacitus claim was the purpose of "baritus"?
(a) To impress a female with a handsome song.
(b) To unite valour before battle.
(c) To show appreciation for a well-done victory.
(d) To challenge the enemy to a battle from afar.

4. Who were under Roman rule but was not subjected to taxes and used only for war purposes?
(a) The Treviri.
(b) The Nevii.
(c) The Batavi.
(d) The Osi.

5. What was one of the most shameful acts a German soldier could do?
(a) Kill a woman or child.
(b) Throw away his shield.
(c) Die before his first kill.
(d) Cut his hair.

Short Answer Questions

1. Although feuds between families passed on to heirs, what reconciled them?

2. Who was the earth-born god of the Germans?

3. In addition to omens in a bird's flight, what other ways did Germans read omens and warnings?

4. How were the Germans' squadrons grouped?

5. Tacitus criticized the Sitones more than other German tribes because of what cultural difference?

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