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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. How could a German chief show prestige and power?
(a) In his number of kills.
(b) By his retinue.
(c) By his possession of gold.
(d) By the beauty of his horse.

3. What did Germans fear for their women?
(a) Death.
(b) Enslavement.
(c) An impoverished life.
(d) Starvation.

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

5. What special privilege did the Hermundui have in the Roman Empire?
(a) They were allowed beyond the banks to trade inland.
(b) They were not taxed.
(c) They were considered neutral and never attacked.
(d) They were granted citizenship.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. "The Germania" is believed to come from a single manuscript written in what century?

4. The Chatti showed steady courage in warfare through what?

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

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