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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Without proper weapons, shelter, or horses, Tacitus described the Fenni as __________.
(a) Serene.
(b) Natural.
(c) Pathetic.
(d) Well content.

2. What was necessary for the German people to keep tabs in hierarchy?
(a) Violence and war.
(b) Census.
(c) A quarterly assembly of chiefs.
(d) Accurate account of wealth.

3. What unique characteristic was observed in the Germans' holy places?
(a) They only fit one family at a time.
(b) They were open only at night.
(c) They were in the woods and groves.
(d) The temples were open roofed.

4. What physical attributes did Tacitus describe in the German people?
(a) Short, freckly, with red hair.
(b) Blue eyes, red hair, with big frames.
(c) Dark hair and stout.
(d) Large and hairy.

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

6. In Chapter 31, why did Mattingly believe Tacitus was mistaken in saying the Brigantes burned a Roman colony under a woman ruler?
(a) The Romans conquered the Brigantes long before the supposed burning.
(b) The Brigantes never had a woman leader in their history.
(c) The Brigantes actually helped the Romans and accepted their aid.
(d) The Brigantes were a peaceful people.

7. Why did Agricola build forts to surround newly submitted British?
(a) It protected the British from their unconquered neighbors.
(b) It built fear in them.
(c) It controlled imports and exports.
(d) It kept them from escaping.

8. Present knowledge shows which group immigrated into Britain at least three separate times?
(a) The Gauls.
(b) The Romans.
(c) The Vikings.
(d) The Celts.

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

10. In addition to omens in a bird's flight, what other ways did Germans read omens and warnings?
(a) From cattle manure.
(b) Via tea leaves.
(c) Listening to special horses.
(d) In a sheep's cry.

11. Of the following, which was one way a German became a slave among his own men?
(a) Surrendered his shield.
(b) Commited adultery.
(c) Lacked a kill by the age of fifteen.
(d) Gambled his freedom away.

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

13. Tacitus felt the only form of wealth Germans had was __________.
(a) Cereal crops.
(b) Their population number.
(c) Livestock.
(d) Gold.

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

15. Although feuds between families passed on to heirs, what reconciled them?
(a) Enough gold and silver.
(b) A fair duel.
(c) An arranged marriage to unite the two families.
(d) Enough cattle and sheep.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why did Agricola's mother discourage him from studying philosophy?

2. What was so unique about the German tribe Chauci?

3. Of all the German tribes, which held the greatest in number?

4. Who were the first to be known as Germani?

5. German strength in fighting was best seen in their __________.

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