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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The Chatti showed steady courage in warfare through what?
(a) They kept an unwavering flag throughout battle.
(b) Their impressive unified steps into the beginning of a battle.
(c) Deliberate movements rather than quick rushes.
(d) Their steady chants.

2. Who was the earth-born god of the Germans?
(a) Austro.
(b) Tuisto.
(c) Teiwaz.
(d) Fraujaz.

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

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

5. 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 were a peaceful people.
(d) The Brigantes actually helped the Romans and accepted their aid.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Tacitus claim was the purpose of "baritus"?

2. The German peoples can be described as __________.

3. What unique characteristic was observed in the Germans' holy places?

4. Why would the Cotini be more ashamed than other tribes because they worked in the iron mines of Germany?

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

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