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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) Another biography on Domitian states otherwise.
(b) There is no evidence Domitian ever made such a claim.
(c) Modern archaeology confirms a genuine victory.
(d) Record books show Domitian's presence in Germany.

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

3. What was a common duty for German men to do when not partaking in war?
(a) Be involved in philosophy.
(b) Feast.
(c) Start a war.
(d) Be involved in politics.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. During assembly, how did the Germans show respectful agreement?

3. How were ancient German records kept?

4. Present knowledge shows which group immigrated into Britain at least three separate times?

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

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