Question

What were the Germanic tribes like, according to Tacitus?

Pick out five characteristics.

Answer 1

Answer:

Tacitus depicts the Germanic tribes as a moral people, living a pure and simple life,” said Krebs. “His text emphasized their freedom and fortitude.” Readers focused on these characteristics, with the result that “the Germanic people were associated with warrior qualities,” said Krebs.

Explanation:

The western German tribes consisted of the Marcomanni, Alamanni, Franks, Angles, and Saxons, while the Eastern tribes north of the Danube consisted of the Vandals, Gepids, Ostrogoths, and Visigoths. The Alans, Burgundians, and Lombards are less easy to define.

Chatti, Germanic tribe that became one of the most powerful opponents of the Romans during the 1st century ad.