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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. The Chatti showed steady courage in warfare through what?

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

4. What physical attributes did Tacitus describe in the German people?

5. What generally separated the ancient Germans from other peoples?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe Agricola's relationship with each of the emperors he served under.

Essay Topic 2

What was the agenda of "The Germania?" Provide examples and evidence of theory of what Tacitus wanted the reader to know.

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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