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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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) Cut his hair.
(d) Die before his first kill.

2. How were the Germans' squadrons grouped?
(a) By family or clan.
(b) Randomly.
(c) By general's choice.
(d) By number of previous kills.

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

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

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

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

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

9. What was an obligation of a follower to a German chief in addition to protecting him?
(a) Give a portion of his spoils to the chief after a pillage.
(b) Protect the chief's family as well.
(c) Let the chief have his daughter in marriage.
(d) Let the chief have the follower's credit of heroism.

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

11. Modern knowledge shows what about Tacitus' account of German dress?
(a) Reliefs and coins shows agreement and further evidence.
(b) Tacitus gave a narrow view of the varying dress between tribes.
(c) Images from reliefs and coins contradict Tacitus' account.
(d) Tacitus did not really talk about the German's dress.

12. In German culture, what did undergarments indicate?
(a) Insecurity.
(b) Social norm.
(c) Wealth.
(d) Progressive.

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

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

15. Who got to voice their opinions in major affairs in German tribes?
(a) The generals.
(b) Chiefs only.
(c) The whole community.
(d) The women.

Short Answer Questions

1. Without proper weapons, shelter, or horses, Tacitus described the Fenni as __________.

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

3. How did having children help Agricola's career?

4. How could Agricola take advantage of the staff-captaincy post?

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

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