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

Short Answer Questions

1. Of all the German tribes, which held the greatest in number?

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

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

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

5. What weakness did Germans have that according to Tacitus made them easily defeated?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

How did Tacitus feel about the Roman Empire? What shows this? Did he agree with conquests and campaigns or was he in disagreement with the Roman way of life?

Essay Topic 2

What did Tacitus fail to detail when telling the biography of Agricola's surroundings and environment? Was this intentional or a reflection of his faults as a writer? Provide areas where he could have given more detail and how it would help the biography.

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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