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Gordian III (238–244 CE) - Exam
  • 1. What year did Gordian III become emperor?
A) 235 CE
B) 240 CE
C) 238 CE
D) 245 CE
  • 2. Which empire did Gordian III primarily rule?
A) Byzantine Empire
B) Ottoman Empire
C) Roman Empire
D) Persian Empire
  • 3. In what battle did Gordian III face the Persians?
A) Battle of Carrhae
B) Battle of Misiche
C) Battle of Edessa
D) Battle of the Milvian Bridge
  • 4. What did ancient historians often criticize about Gordian III’s reign?
A) His foreign alliances
B) His youth and inexperience
C) His military failures
D) His lavish spending
  • 5. How old was Gordian III when he became emperor?
A) 20 years old
B) 13 years old
C) 10 years old
D) 15 years old
  • 6. What was the name of Gordian III's main military opponent?
A) Caracalla
B) Maximinus Thrax
C) Shapur I
D) Aurelian
  • 7. What was Gordian III's full name?
A) Gaius Octavius Gordianus
B) Lucius Septimius Gordianus
C) Marcus Antonius Gordianus
D) Tiberius Claudius Gordianus
  • 8. What was Gordian III’s approach towards the Senate?
A) Hostile
B) Indifferent
C) Dismissive
D) Cooperative
  • 9. Who succeeded Gordian III as emperor?
A) Carinus
B) Aurelian
C) Decius
D) Philip the Arab
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