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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Of all the German tribes, which held the greatest in number?
(a) Chatti.
(b) Chauci.
(c) Suebi.
(d) Batavi.

3. Of the following, which was one way a German became a slave among his own men?
(a) Surrendered his shield.
(b) Lacked a kill by the age of fifteen.
(c) Commited adultery.
(d) Gambled his freedom away.

4. Without proper weapons, shelter, or horses, Tacitus described the Fenni as __________.
(a) Natural.
(b) Well content.
(c) Pathetic.
(d) Serene.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who got to voice their opinions in major affairs in German tribes?

3. What event caused such a great financial loss to the state that Agricola had to rectify it?

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

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

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