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