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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. What did Tacitus claim was the purpose of "baritus"?
(a) To show appreciation for a well-done victory.
(b) To unite valour before battle.
(c) To challenge the enemy to a battle from afar.
(d) To impress a female with a handsome song.

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

5. What was necessary for the German people to keep tabs in hierarchy?
(a) A quarterly assembly of chiefs.
(b) Accurate account of wealth.
(c) Census.
(d) Violence and war.

Short Answer Questions

1. In German culture, what did undergarments indicate?

2. How could a German chief show prestige and power?

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

4. Who was the earth-born god of the Germans?

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

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