The Battle of Adrianople - Exam
  • 1. In which year did the Battle of Adrianople occur?
A) 385 AD
B) 376 AD
C) 378 AD
D) 380 AD
  • 2. Who was the Roman Emperor during the Battle of Adrianople?
A) Theodosius
B) Julian
C) Valens
D) Constantine
  • 3. What city is associated with the Battle of Adrianople?
A) Constantinople
B) Antioch
C) Rome
D) Adrianople (Edirne)
  • 4. What tactical advantage did the Goths have during the battle?
A) Superior cavalry
B) Advanced weaponry
C) Better infantry
D) Fortified position
  • 5. Which modern-day country encompasses the historical site of Adrianople?
A) Bulgaria
B) Turkey
C) Greece
D) Italy
  • 6. Which historian wrote about the Battle of Adrianople?
A) Herodotus
B) Tacitus
C) Pliny the Elder
D) Ammianus Marcellinus
  • 7. The Goths fought under the leadership of which chief?
A) Atilla
B) Fritigern
C) Odoacer
D) Alaric
  • 8. The defeat at Adrianople is often considered a precursor to what event?
A) Rise of the Byzantine Empire
B) Pax Romana
C) The Crusades
D) Fall of the Western Roman Empire
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