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

Short Answer Questions

1. A toga for a Roman youth was equivalent to what for a German youth?

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

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

4. Modern knowledge shows what about Tacitus' account of German dress?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe how religion played a role in German culture. How was it involved in their history, their belief of human origin, warfare, etc.?

Essay Topic 2

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.

Essay Topic 3

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

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