Quiz on the Formation of Baltic Tribes

What natural barriers separated the Baltic communities?

• Mountains and deserts

• Dense forests and swamps

• Rivers and valleys

• Cities and towns

Which group of Baltic tribes split off first?

• Northern Balts

• Southern Balts

• Western Balts

• Eastern Balts

What was the main reason for the early Baltic tribes to be noticed by the Greeks and Romans?

• Their wealth from amber trade

• Their military strength

• Their advanced technology

• Their large population

Which historian first mentioned the Baltic tribes in writing?

• Pliny the Elder

• Herodotus

• Tacitus

• Ptolemy

What is the name of the tribe that participated in the great migration of nations?

• Kuršiai

• Galindai

• Sūduviai

• Prussians

Which Baltic tribe is believed to be referred to as 'Aisčiai' by Tacitus?

• Prussians

• Jotvingiai

• Sėliai

• Latgaliai

In which century did the Baltic tribes begin to form?

• 5th century BC

• 1st century BC

• 10th century AD

• 6th century AD

What type of items did the Baltic tribes create that showed their culture?

• Tools and machinery

• Weapons and armor

• Ceramics and jewelry

• Books and scrolls

Which of the following tribes is NOT mentioned as a Baltic tribe?

• Vikingai

• Kuršiai

• Sėliai

• Galindai

What did the Baltic tribes primarily trade to gain wealth?

• Textiles

• Spices

• Amber

• Gold and silver