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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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.

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

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

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

5. How did having children help Agricola's career?
(a) He gained more sympathy from his peers.
(b) Fathers got special privileges.
(c) It kept him home more often.
(d) He gained sympathy from Domitian.

6. 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 legends in storytelling.
(d) From folklore songs.

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

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

9. The German peoples can be described as __________.
(a) Ostentatious.
(b) Naive.
(c) Practical.
(d) Frivolous.

10. A toga for a Roman youth was equivalent to what for a German youth?
(a) A horse and spear.
(b) A shield and spear.
(c) An axe and helmet.
(d) A chainmail.

11. Tacitus believed the earth was what shape?
(a) Oblong.
(b) A disc shape.
(c) Flat.
(d) Spherical.

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

13. During assembly, how did the Germans show respectful agreement?
(a) Said "Ja."
(b) Kept silence.
(c) Nodded their heads.
(d) Clashed their weapons.

14. Who were the only ones allowed to decide on capital punishment, imprisonment, and flogging?
(a) Priests.
(b) Chiefs.
(c) Generals.
(d) Kings.

15. How did Tacitus distinguish some tribes as German and not Sarmations?
(a) Sarmations were blonde and lighter-skinned.
(b) By their clothing style.
(c) Sarmations were nomadic while Germans lived in homes.
(d) By their primary weapons.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Modern knowledge shows what about Tacitus' account of German dress?

3. What was necessary for the German people to keep tabs in hierarchy?

4. What historic figure was known to visit Germany and found the city Asciburgium?

5. What evidence shows Tacitus could have been wrong in claiming Domitian's triumph was a sham?

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