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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter 31, why did Mattingly believe Tacitus was mistaken in saying the Brigantes burned a Roman colony under a woman ruler?
(a) The Brigantes never had a woman leader in their history.
(b) The Romans conquered the Brigantes long before the supposed burning.
(c) The Brigantes actually helped the Romans and accepted their aid.
(d) The Brigantes were a peaceful people.

2. What physical attributes did Tacitus describe in the German people?
(a) Blue eyes, red hair, with big frames.
(b) Large and hairy.
(c) Dark hair and stout.
(d) Short, freckly, with red hair.

3. What historic figure was known to visit Germany and found the city Asciburgium?
(a) Aulus.
(b) Ulysses.
(c) Homer.
(d) Virgil.

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

5. Who were under Roman rule but was not subjected to taxes and used only for war purposes?
(a) The Treviri.
(b) The Nevii.
(c) The Batavi.
(d) The Osi.

Short Answer Questions

1. How did Tacitus distinguish some tribes as German and not Sarmations?

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

3. Tacitus believed the earth was what shape?

4. Without proper weapons, shelter, or horses, Tacitus described the Fenni as __________.

5. What was an obligation of a follower to a German chief in addition to protecting him?

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