How Much Do You Know About Attila? Trivia Questions Quiz

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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 the 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.


Questions and Answers
  • 1. 

    Who among the following refused to pay tribute to Attila?

    • A. 

      Aetius

    • B. 

      Velentinan II

    • C. 

      Marcian

    • D. 

      Theodosius

    Correct Answer
    C. Marcian
    Explanation
    Marcian refused to pay tribute to Attila. The question is asking for the person who refused to pay tribute to Attila, and the correct answer is Marcian.

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  • 2. 

    Why did Attila spare Rome? 

    • A. 

      Because the Emperor pay tribute to Attila 

    • B. 

      Because he feared Rome 

    • C. 

      Because of his diplomacy ties with Pope Leo I

    • D. 

      Because of Mundzuk 

    Correct Answer
    C. Because of his diplomacy ties with Pope Leo I
    Explanation
    Attila spared Rome because of his diplomatic ties with Pope Leo I. This suggests that there was a relationship between Attila and the Pope that influenced Attila's decision to spare the city. It implies that the Pope had some form of influence or negotiation power over Attila, which ultimately resulted in Rome being spared.

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  • 3. 

    When did Attila proclaim his intent to attack the Visigoth Kingdom of Toulouse?

    • A. 

      480

    • B. 

      469

    • C. 

      459

    • D. 

      450

    Correct Answer
    D. 450
    Explanation
    Attila proclaimed his intent to attack the Visigoth Kingdom of Toulouse in the year 450.

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  • 4. 

    When did Attila marry Ildico? 

    • A. 

      453

    • B. 

      490

    • C. 

      400

    • D. 

      409

    Correct Answer
    A. 453
    Explanation
    Attila married Ildico in 453.

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  • 5. 

    How long was Attila's reign?

    • A. 

      74 months 

    • B. 

      94 months 

    • C. 

      84 months 

    • D. 

      64 months 

    Correct Answer
    C. 84 months 
    Explanation
    Attila's reign lasted for 84 months. This can be inferred from the information provided in the question.

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  • 6. 

    What is the primary nourishment of the Huns?

    • A. 

      Milk

    • B. 

      Cheese

    • C. 

      Carrot

    • D. 

      Grains

    Correct Answer
    A. Milk
    Explanation
    The primary nourishment of the Huns was milk. This is likely because the Huns were a nomadic group that relied heavily on their herds of livestock, particularly horses, for sustenance. Milk would have been a readily available source of nutrition that could be easily obtained from their animals. Additionally, milk is a rich source of protein and essential nutrients, making it a suitable and efficient food source for a nomadic lifestyle.

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  • 7. 

    Which of the following is Attila's uncle?

    • A. 

      Valentinian

    • B. 

      Ruga

    • C. 

      Mundzuk

    • D. 

      Mundzuk 

    Correct Answer
    B. Ruga
    Explanation
    Ruga is Attila's uncle because Attila is the son of Mundzuk, and Ruga is Mundzuk's brother.

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  • 8. 

    Who convinced Valentinian to exile Honoria rather than kill her?

    • A. 

      Galla Placidia 

    • B. 

      Raa Placidia

    • C. 

      Bleda

    • D. 

      Ruga

    Correct Answer
    A. Galla Placidia 
    Explanation
    Galla Placidia convinced Valentinian to exile Honoria rather than kill her.

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  • 9. 

    What did Attila require as a dowry for his marriage with Honoria?

    • A. 

      Half of Balkans

    • B. 

      Half of Europe

    • C. 

      Half of Northern Empire

    • D. 

      Half of the Western Empire

    Correct Answer
    D. Half of the Western Empire
    Explanation
    Attila required half of the Western Empire as a dowry for his marriage with Honoria. This means that he wanted to gain control over a significant portion of the Western Empire in exchange for marrying Honoria. By obtaining such a large territory, Attila would have significantly expanded his power and influence in the region.

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  • 10. 

    When did Attila capture Metz?

    • A. 

      April 3

    • B. 

      April 5

    • C. 

      April 7

    • D. 

      April 19

    Correct Answer
    C. April 7
    Explanation
    Attila captured Metz on April 7.

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