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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What evidence shows Tacitus could have been wrong in claiming Domitian's triumph was a sham?
(a) Record books show Domitian's presence in Germany.
(b) Another biography on Domitian states otherwise.
(c) There is no evidence Domitian ever made such a claim.
(d) Modern archaeology confirms a genuine victory.

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

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

4. What held back efficiency in a German assembly of chiefs?
(a) Drink.
(b) Stubborness.
(c) Lack of leadership.
(d) Lack of punctuality.

5. What were the Germans' choice of arms?
(a) Battle axes.
(b) Horses.
(c) Trebuchets.
(d) Spears.

Short Answer Questions

1. What special privilege did the Hermundui have in the Roman Empire?

2. What physical attributes did Tacitus describe in the German people?

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

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

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

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