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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. How were ancient German records kept?
(a) Through priests.
(b) In storytelling.
(c) In picture form.
(d) In songs.

2. "The Germania" is believed to come from a single manuscript written in what century?
(a) Early 16th century.
(b) Early 6th century.
(c) 100 A.D.
(d) 9th century.

3. What lesson from others' experience did Agricola consider when he was victorious in battles?
(a) Instilling fear in the enemy helped retain control.
(b) He celebrated lavishly to show his power.
(c) Injustice afterwards did not help the victory.
(d) Be prepared for a possible revenge.

4. Tacitus noted that __________ were often confused with Germans by the "civilized."
(a) The Spaniards.
(b) The Gauls.
(c) The Osi.
(d) The Celtics.

5. What was so unique about the German tribe Chauci?
(a) They wore their hair long.
(b) They dwelled in peace as well as in war.
(c) They were pacifists.
(d) They sung during battle.

Short Answer Questions

1. In the Introduction, Mattingly claims the Germans needed what if they were to ever reach maturity?

2. Why was so interested in German culture that he wrote about it?

3. What held back efficiency in a German assembly of chiefs?

4. Agricola called on whose help to equalize the sword fighting skills of the British?

5. What custom did Chatti boys assume until they showed their worth of birth?

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