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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Although feuds between families passed on to heirs, what reconciled them?

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

4. Who were under Roman rule but was not subjected to taxes and used only for war purposes?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

How is "The Agricola" a significant biography for British history?

Essay Topic 2

Compare and contrast the German tribes. How were each culturally the same or different? What were some factors that lend to the similarities and differences?

Essay Topic 3

Compare Tacitus' outlook of Germany and Britain to the present outlook of Germany and Britain. How have the countries changed or stayed the same?

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