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Study Guide: The Ubii Tribe: History and Roman Interaction

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The Ubii Tribe: History and Roman Interaction Study Guide

Origins and Early Roman Encounters (c. 55 BC)

The Ubii tribe was initially encountered by historical records dwelling on the west bank of the Rhine River.

Answer: False

Explanation: The source states that the Ubii tribe was initially encountered dwelling on the east bank of the Rhine River.

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Julius Caesar formed an alliance with the Ubii in 55 BC to aid his planned invasion of Britain.

Answer: False

Explanation: Julius Caesar formed an alliance with the Ubii in 55 BC, but the source indicates this was related to crossing the Rhine, not directly to aid his planned invasion of Britain.

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In 55 BC, Julius Caesar was campaigning in Germania when Germanic tribes crossed the Rhine.

Answer: False

Explanation: In 55 BC, Julius Caesar was preparing for an invasion of Britain when Germanic tribes crossed the Rhine, rather than campaigning in Germania at that specific time.

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The Usipetes and Tencteri tribes crossed the Rhine alongside the Ubii in 55 BC.

Answer: True

Explanation: The Usipetes and Tencteri tribes crossed the Rhine River alongside the Ubii in 55 BC.

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The Usipetes and Tencteri sought to relocate to escape the influence of the Roman Empire.

Answer: False

Explanation: The Usipetes and Tencteri sought to relocate to escape the influence and pressure of the Suevi tribe, not the Roman Empire.

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Caesar proposed offering the Germanic tribes land separate from the Ubii.

Answer: False

Explanation: Caesar proposed offering the Germanic tribes land alongside the Ubii, not separate from them, as part of his strategic plan.

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Caesar's primary concern regarding the Germanic tribes was their potential alliance with the Chatti.

Answer: False

Explanation: Caesar's primary concern regarding the Germanic tribes was the potential return of their cavalry, not an alliance with the Chatti.

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The 'Notes' section primarily contains information about the Ubii's geographical distribution.

Answer: False

Explanation: The 'Notes' section primarily contains citations to source materials and scholarly works, not geographical distribution information.

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Cassius Dio's account mentions the Ubii's conflict with the Usipetes tribe.

Answer: False

Explanation: Cassius Dio's account mentions the Ubii's conflict with the Sugambri tribe, not the Usipetes.

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The Ubii's location on the east bank of the Rhine initially made them strategically unimportant to Julius Caesar.

Answer: False

Explanation: The Ubii's location on the east bank of the Rhine made them strategically important to Julius Caesar due to their proximity to Gaul.

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Where were the Ubii tribe first encountered in historical records?

Answer: On the east bank of the Rhine River.

Explanation: The Ubii tribe was first encountered in historical records dwelling on the east bank of the Rhine River.

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What year did Julius Caesar form an alliance with the Ubii?

Answer: 55 BC

Explanation: Julius Caesar formed an alliance with the Ubii in 55 BC.

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What was Julius Caesar preparing for in 55 BC when Germanic tribes crossed the Rhine?

Answer: An invasion of Roman Britain.

Explanation: In 55 BC, Julius Caesar was preparing for an invasion of Roman Britain when Germanic tribes crossed the Rhine.

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Which tribes crossed the Rhine with the Ubii in 55 BC?

Answer: The Usipetes and the Tencteri.

Explanation: The Usipetes and the Tencteri tribes crossed the Rhine with the Ubii in 55 BC.

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Why did the Usipetes and Tencteri wish to cross the Rhine in 55 BC?

Answer: To avoid contact with the Suevi.

Explanation: The Usipetes and Tencteri wished to cross the Rhine in 55 BC to avoid contact with the Suevi.

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What alternative did Caesar offer the Germanic tribes who crossed the Rhine?

Answer: Land alongside the Ubii and an alliance against the Suevi.

Explanation: Caesar offered the Germanic tribes land alongside the Ubii and an alliance against the Suevi.

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What was Caesar's specific concern regarding the delay of the tribes he encountered?

Answer: That their cavalry might return and rejoin them.

Explanation: Caesar's specific concern regarding the delay of the tribes was that their cavalry might return and rejoin them.

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What historical period is associated with the Ubii's presence on the east bank of the Rhine?

Answer: The Roman Iron Age

Explanation: The Ubii's presence on the east bank of the Rhine is associated with the Roman Iron Age.

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What does the citation to Cassius Dio's Book 39 reveal about the Ubii in 55 BCE?

Answer: That they were at variance with the Sugambri and sought Caesar's aid.

Explanation: Cassius Dio's Book 39 reveals that the Ubii were at variance with the Sugambri and sought Caesar's aid in 55 BCE.

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Relocation and Roman Administration (39 BC - 50 AD)

Marcus Vipsanius Agrippa was responsible for relocating the Ubii to the west bank of the Rhine in 39 BC.

Answer: True

Explanation: Marcus Vipsanius Agrippa relocated the Ubii to the west bank of the Rhine in 39 BC, fulfilling their request.

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The Ubii requested relocation across the Rhine primarily due to pressure from the Suevi tribe.

Answer: False

Explanation: The Ubii requested relocation across the Rhine primarily due to pressure and incursions from the Chatti tribe, not the Suevi.

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Who relocated the Ubii to the west bank of the Rhine River?

Answer: Marcus Vipsanius Agrippa

Explanation: Marcus Vipsanius Agrippa relocated the Ubii to the west bank of the Rhine River in 39 BC.

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What was the primary reason the Ubii requested to be relocated across the Rhine?

Answer: To escape incursions and attacks from the Chatti tribe.

Explanation: The Ubii requested relocation across the Rhine primarily to escape incursions and attacks from the Chatti tribe.

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Romanization and Settlement Status

In 50 AD, a Roman settlement was established in Ubii territory under the patronage of Agrippina the Elder.

Answer: False

Explanation: In 50 AD, a Roman settlement was established in Ubii territory, but it was under the patronage of Agrippina the Younger, not Agrippina the Elder.

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Agrippina the Younger, patron of the Ubii settlement, was the granddaughter of Marcus Vipsanius Agrippa.

Answer: True

Explanation: Agrippina the Younger, who patronized the Roman settlement in Ubii territory, was indeed the granddaughter of Marcus Vipsanius Agrippa.

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The Roman colony founded in Ubii territory in 50 AD was named Augusta Ubiorum.

Answer: False

Explanation: The Roman colony founded in Ubii territory in 50 AD was named Colonia Claudia Ara Augusta Agrippinensium, not Augusta Ubiorum.

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After the Roman colony was established, Ara Ubiorum retained its original status without elevation.

Answer: False

Explanation: After the Roman colony was established, Ara Ubiorum was elevated to the status of a colonia, signifying a change in its administrative and legal standing.

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The Ubii adopted the name Agrippinenses to honor Agrippina the Younger, indicating significant Romanization.

Answer: True

Explanation: The Ubii adopted the name Agrippinenses in honor of Agrippina the Younger, which indicates significant Romanization and a strong connection to her patronage.

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Ara Ubiorum was the capital city of the Ubii tribe.

Answer: True

Explanation: Ara Ubiorum served as the capital city of the Ubii tribe before the Roman settlement.

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The status of 'colonia' primarily signified a military outpost with no civilian rights.

Answer: False

Explanation: The status of 'colonia' signified a settlement with significant privileges and rights for its inhabitants, integrating them into the Roman system, not a military outpost with no civilian rights.

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The citation to Tacitus's Annales 12.27.1-2 discusses the Ubii's participation in the Marcomannic Wars.

Answer: False

Explanation: The citation to Tacitus's Annales 12.27.1-2 discusses Agrippina the Younger's role in the founding of the colony in Ubii territory, not the Marcomannic Wars.

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What significant Roman settlement was established in the Ubii territory in 50 AD?

Answer: Colonia Claudia Ara Augusta Agrippinensium

Explanation: In 50 AD, the Roman settlement Colonia Claudia Ara Augusta Agrippinensium was established in Ubii territory.

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Who was Agrippina the Younger, mentioned in connection with the Ubii settlement?

Answer: The wife of Emperor Claudius and granddaughter of Agrippa.

Explanation: Agrippina the Younger was the wife of Emperor Claudius and the granddaughter of Marcus Vipsanius Agrippa.

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What was the status of Ara Ubiorum after the Roman colony was established?

Answer: It was elevated to the status of a colonia.

Explanation: After the Roman colony was established, Ara Ubiorum was elevated to the status of a colonia.

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What does the adoption of the name 'Agrippinenses' by the Ubii suggest?

Answer: Their thorough Romanization and honor towards Agrippina the Younger.

Explanation: The adoption of the name 'Agrippinenses' by the Ubii suggests their thorough Romanization and honor towards Agrippina the Younger.

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What does the term 'colonia' signify in the context of Roman settlements like Ara Ubiorum?

Answer: A settlement with significant privileges and rights.

Explanation: The term 'colonia' signifies a settlement with significant privileges and rights, integrating inhabitants into the Roman system.

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What does the citation to Tacitus's Annales 12.27.1-2 primarily refer to?

Answer: Agrippina the Younger's role in founding the colony in Ubii territory.

Explanation: The citation to Tacitus's Annales 12.27.1-2 primarily refers to Agrippina the Younger's role in founding the colony in Ubii territory.

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Military Service and Roman Relations

The Ubii maintained a consistently hostile relationship with the Roman Empire throughout their history.

Answer: False

Explanation: The Ubii maintained a generally allied and cooperative relationship with the Roman Empire, rather than a consistently hostile one.

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The Ubii played a crucial role in suppressing the Batavian rebellion in 70 AD.

Answer: True

Explanation: The Ubii played a crucial role in suppressing the Batavian rebellion in 70 AD, demonstrating their loyalty and military contribution to Rome.

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During the Marcomannic Wars, the Ubii served as foederati, fighting against Rome.

Answer: False

Explanation: During the Marcomannic Wars, the Ubii served as foederati, providing military support *to* Rome, not against it.

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The Ubii and the Suebi tribes supplied soldiers for the personal bodyguard of early Roman emperors.

Answer: False

Explanation: The Ubii and the Batavi tribes supplied soldiers for the personal bodyguard of early Roman emperors, not the Suebi.

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The term 'corporis custos' refers to a Roman legionary commander.

Answer: False

Explanation: The term 'corporis custos' refers to a Germanic bodyguard for Roman emperors, not a Roman legionary commander.

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How did the Ubii generally relate to the Roman Empire?

Answer: As loyal allies.

Explanation: The Ubii generally related to the Roman Empire as loyal allies, participating in Roman military endeavors.

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Which major uprising were the Ubii instrumental in crushing for the Romans?

Answer: The Batavian rebellion

Explanation: The Ubii were instrumental in crushing the Batavian rebellion for the Romans in 70 AD.

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What does the term 'foederati' refer to in the context of the Ubii's service?

Answer: Auxiliary troops fighting for Rome under treaty.

Explanation: The term 'foederati' refers to auxiliary troops fighting for Rome under treaty.

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Which tribes supplied soldiers for the personal bodyguard of early Roman emperors, alongside the Ubii?

Answer: The Batavi and the Chatti

Explanation: The Batavi tribe supplied soldiers for the personal bodyguard of early Roman emperors alongside the Ubii. While the Chatti are listed in this option, the primary source only explicitly mentions the Batavi serving with the Ubii in this capacity.

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Which tribes supplied soldiers for the personal bodyguard of early Roman emperors?

Answer: The Ubii and the Batavi

Explanation: The Ubii and the Batavi tribes supplied soldiers for the personal bodyguard of early Roman emperors.

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What does the term 'corporis custos' mean in the context of the source?

Answer: A Germanic bodyguard for Roman emperors.

Explanation: The term 'corporis custos' means 'bodyguard,' specifically referring to Germanic bodyguards for Roman emperors in this context.

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What role did the Ubii play as 'foederati' during the Marcomannic Wars?

Answer: They provided military support to Roman troops.

Explanation: As 'foederati' during the Marcomannic Wars, the Ubii provided military support to Roman troops.

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Later History and Legacy

The modern city of Bonn was historically known as Ara Ubiorum.

Answer: False

Explanation: The modern city of Bonn was historically known as Bonna. Ara Ubiorum became the site of modern-day Cologne.

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The Ubii were also present in the area known today as Bonn, which was then called Bonna.

Answer: True

Explanation: The Ubii were present in the area known today as Bonn, which was historically called Bonna.

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In their later history, the Ubii were absorbed into the identity of the Goths.

Answer: False

Explanation: In their later history, the Ubii were integrated into the identity of the Franks, not the Goths.

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The Ubii's inclusion in the 'Germanic peoples' Navbox suggests they were of Slavic origin.

Answer: False

Explanation: The Ubii's inclusion in the 'Germanic peoples' Navbox suggests they were of Germanic origin, not Slavic.

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Besides the area that became Cologne, where else were the Ubii located?

Answer: Bonna (modern Bonn)

Explanation: Besides the area that became Cologne (Colonia Claudia Ara Augusta Agrippinensium), the Ubii were also located at Bonna, which is modern-day Bonn.

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Into which larger group were the Ubii eventually integrated in their later history?

Answer: The Franks

Explanation: In their later history, the Ubii were eventually integrated into the larger group identity of the Franks.

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