Attila and the Huns Quiz

What was one of the most significant causes of the fall of the Western Roman Empire?

• The economic collapse of Rome

• The spread of Christianity

• The mass migration of Germanic peoples

• The rise of the Byzantine Empire

What was a unique cultural practice of the Huns involving infants?

• Scarification at birth

• Binding their feet

• Tattooing their faces

• Piercing their ears

Which confederacy is considered the origin of the Huns?

• The Sarmatian Confederacy

• The Scythian Confederacy

• The Xiong Nu Confederacy

• The Mongol Confederacy

How did the Romans initially respond to the Huns' incursions?

• They built a wall to keep them out

• They declared war on the Huns

• They formed an alliance with the Huns

• They ignored the Huns

What event led to Attila's increased aggression towards the Western Roman Empire?

• A marriage proposal from the Emperor's sister

• A failed peace treaty

• A Roman attack on his capital

• The death of his brother

What was the outcome of Attila's campaign in Italy?

• He conquered Rome

• He plundered the countryside but spared Rome

• He was defeated by the Roman army

• He formed a new alliance with the Pope

What happened to the Hunnic Empire after Attila's death?

• It was conquered by the Romans

• It was divided among his sons

• It was taken over by the Goths

• It expanded further into Europe

How did medieval chroniclers refer to the Magyars?

• As the new Romans

• As the descendants of the Huns

• As the enemies of the Byzantines

• As the allies of the Goths

What is a lasting impact of the Huns on modern culture?

• Attila is a common name in certain regions

• Their military tactics are still used

• Their language is widely spoken

• Their art is displayed in museums

What was a significant factor in the decline of the Hunnic Empire?

• A devastating plague

• A lack of resources

• Internal conflicts among Attila's sons

• A major defeat by the Romans