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The Battle of Adrianople
Contributed by: Moran
  • 1. In which year did the Battle of Adrianople occur?
A) 385 AD
B) 376 AD
C) 380 AD
D) 378 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) Fortified position
B) Superior cavalry
C) Advanced weaponry
D) Better infantry
  • 5. Which modern-day country encompasses the historical site of Adrianople?
A) Turkey
B) Italy
C) Greece
D) Bulgaria
  • 6. Which historian wrote about the Battle of Adrianople?
A) Ammianus Marcellinus
B) Tacitus
C) Pliny the Elder
D) Herodotus
  • 7. The Goths fought under the leadership of which chief?
A) Alaric
B) Atilla
C) Odoacer
D) Fritigern
  • 8. The defeat at Adrianople is often considered a precursor to what event?
A) Pax Romana
B) Rise of the Byzantine Empire
C) The Crusades
D) Fall of the Western Roman Empire
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