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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.
Multiple Choice Questions
1. How did Tacitus distinguish some tribes as German and not Sarmations?
(a) Sarmations were blonde and lighter-skinned.
(b) Sarmations were nomadic while Germans lived in homes.
(c) By their primary weapons.
(d) By their clothing style.
2. What weakness did Germans have that according to Tacitus made them easily defeated?
(a) Grudges against one another.
(b) Lack of seriousness.
(c) Intemperance of drink.
(d) Overconfidence.
3. In German culture, what did undergarments indicate?
(a) Insecurity.
(b) Progressive.
(c) Social norm.
(d) Wealth.
4. During assembly, how did the Germans show respectful agreement?
(a) Clashed their weapons.
(b) Kept silence.
(c) Nodded their heads.
(d) Said "Ja."
5. Although feuds between families passed on to heirs, what reconciled them?
(a) Enough cattle and sheep.
(b) Enough gold and silver.
(c) A fair duel.
(d) An arranged marriage to unite the two families.
6. Of all the German tribes, which held the greatest in number?
(a) Chauci.
(b) Suebi.
(c) Batavi.
(d) Chatti.
7. Tacitus believed the earth was what shape?
(a) Spherical.
(b) A disc shape.
(c) Flat.
(d) Oblong.
8. Modern knowledge shows what about Tacitus' account of German dress?
(a) Tacitus did not really talk about the German's dress.
(b) Images from reliefs and coins contradict Tacitus' account.
(c) Reliefs and coins shows agreement and further evidence.
(d) Tacitus gave a narrow view of the varying dress between tribes.
9. How do present historians know about British kings of the past?
(a) From legends in storytelling.
(b) From native coins.
(c) Ancient forts are always named after a king.
(d) From folklore songs.
10. Why did Agricola build forts to surround newly submitted British?
(a) It built fear in them.
(b) It controlled imports and exports.
(c) It kept them from escaping.
(d) It protected the British from their unconquered neighbors.
11. How did the German tribe Ubii show pride in being a Roman colony?
(a) They took on new Roman names.
(b) They kept out intruders at the Rhine.
(c) They voluntarily gave agricultural gifts at harvest.
(d) They wore togas.
12. What were the Germans' choice of arms?
(a) Battle axes.
(b) Horses.
(c) Trebuchets.
(d) Spears.
13. What custom did Chatti boys assume until they showed their worth of birth?
(a) They worked in the home until they proved they can fight.
(b) They continued to grow their hair until their first enemy kill.
(c) They shaved and showed no beard until they survived a battle.
(d) Took their mother's name until their first war, then they were given their father's name.
14. The Chatti showed steady courage in warfare through what?
(a) Their steady chants.
(b) Deliberate movements rather than quick rushes.
(c) They kept an unwavering flag throughout battle.
(d) Their impressive unified steps into the beginning of a battle.
15. The German peoples can be described as __________.
(a) Ostentatious.
(b) Naive.
(c) Practical.
(d) Frivolous.
Short Answer Questions
1. How could a German chief show prestige and power?
2. What was an obligation of a follower to a German chief in addition to protecting him?
3. How did having children help Agricola's career?
4. What did Germans fear for their women?
5. Present knowledge shows which group immigrated into Britain at least three separate times?
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