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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What was a common duty for German men to do when not partaking in war?

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

4. German strength in fighting was best seen in their __________.

5. In German culture, what did undergarments indicate?

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

Tacitus was a senator under various rulers, both good and bad. What challenges were there and how did he deal with them? What were some possible reasons he reacted the way he did? Provide examples from the book.

Essay Topic 3

What must a reader be aware of when reading a non-fictional history book such as "The Agricola" and "The Germania"? How does this awareness help the reader detect bias and judgment from primary sources? How can this help the reader be a better historian when researching a subject? The students can use Mattingly as an example.

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