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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. Why did Agricola build forts to surround newly submitted British?
2. How were the Germans' squadrons grouped?
3. What special privilege did the Hermundui have in the Roman Empire?
4. What generally separated the ancient Germans from other peoples?
5. A toga for a Roman youth was equivalent to what for a German youth?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Compare the state of cultural morals between Germany and the Roman Empire, such as the morals of loyalty to an emperor or king, the commitment of marriage, the bond between a parent and child, etc.
Essay Topic 2
What are some ways Roman culture influenced the Germans? What are some ways the Germans influenced the Romans and its people?
Essay Topic 3
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.
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