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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. In addition to arms as gifts, what had the Romans influenced the Germans to accept as gifts?

3. Tacitus criticized the Germans' agriculture calendar because of what?

4. What did Germans fear for their women?

5. How do present historians know about British kings of the past?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

As a historian, write how well Tacitus described the German peoples, culture, land, climate, etc. Did he do well with detail, impartiality, etc.? Provide evidence from the book.

Essay Topic 2

Compare the state of cultural morals between Germany and the Roman Empire, such as the morals of loyalty to an emperor or king, the commitment of marriage, the bond between a parent and child, etc.

Essay Topic 3

Describe the strengths of Britain that helped them resist and eventually drive off the Romans, and the weaknesses that allowed the Romans to rule over them for a certain period.

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