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1. The complete Historiography of Attila was written in which of the following language? 

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The complete Historiography of Attila was written in Greek.

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Attila murder his brother to consolidate power and become the sole ruler of the Huns. He expanded the rule of the Huns to many Germanic tribes and attacked... see morethe Eastern Roman Empire in wars of extraction. Attila never invaded Constantinople or Rome because of his diplomacy ties with Pope Leo I. This short quiz will test your knowledge on what you know of Attila the Hun. see less

2. When did the Huns cross the Volga River? 

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The Huns crossed the Volga River in the 470s.

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3. Which of the following Empires was Attila unable to invade? 

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Attila was unable to invade Rome because the city was heavily fortified and defended by a strong army. Additionally, Rome had a well-developed infrastructure and a large population, making it difficult for Attila's forces to conquer. The Roman Empire also had alliances with other powerful nations, which further deterred Attila from attacking Rome.

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4. Attila is also known as?

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Attila is commonly known as Attila the Hun, as he was the ruler of the Huns during the 5th century. The title "the Hun" refers to his role as the leader of the Hunnic Empire. This distinction is important to differentiate him from other individuals named Attila and to identify his specific historical significance as a powerful and influential figure in the Hunnic Empire.

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5. Which of the following is not one of Attila's sons? 

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Rua is not one of Attila's sons. The question is asking to identify the son that does not belong to Attila. Since Rua is not one of his sons, it is the correct answer.

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6. Which of the following best is true about the Huns? 

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The Huns were nomads, meaning that they did not have a fixed homeland and instead moved from place to place. This lifestyle allowed them to be highly mobile and adaptable, making them a formidable force in warfare. Their nomadic lifestyle also contributed to their ability to conquer and assimilate various cultures and territories.

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7. Rugila is also known as? 

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Rugila is also known as Rua.

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8. When did he invade Northern Italy?

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The correct answer is 450. This is the only option provided that falls within the range of possible invasion dates. The other options, 451, 453, and 470, are outside of the given range and therefore cannot be the correct answer.

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9. Why did he spare Rome? 

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Attila spared Rome because of his diplomatic ties with Pope Leo I. This suggests that the Pope was able to negotiate with Attila and convince him not to attack the city. The relationship between Attila and the Pope was likely based on mutual respect and understanding, which ultimately led to Rome being spared.

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10. What is the name of his eldest Son? 

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The correct answer is Ellac. The question is asking for the name of "his" eldest son, without specifying who "he" refers to. Without further context, we can assume that "he" refers to someone previously mentioned or known. Among the given options, Ellac is the only name that fits the criteria of being a possible name for someone's eldest son.

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The complete Historiography of Attila was written in which of the...
When did the Huns cross the Volga River? 
Which of the following Empires was Attila unable to invade? 
Attila is also known as?
Which of the following is not one of Attila's sons? 
Which of the following best is true about the Huns? 
Rugila is also known as? 
When did he invade Northern Italy?
Why did he spare Rome? 
What is the name of his eldest Son? 
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