Alaric

It was a minor setback that Rome quickly recovered from.

It was seen as the end of the world for the Roman psyche, a shock from which it would never recover.

It demonstrated Rome's invincibility against barbarian attacks.

It led to the immediate collapse of the entire Roman Empire.

To conquer and rule the entire Roman Empire himself.

To gain personal wealth and power through looting.

To find a permanent homeland and independence for his people.

To destroy Roman culture and traditions.

Yes

No

He launched a direct, overwhelming military assault on the city walls.

He negotiated a peace treaty that allowed his army to enter peacefully.

He used a "Trojan horse" tactic, sending warriors disguised as slaves to infiltrate and open the gates.

The Roman citizens revolted from within and opened the gates for him.

They were completely annihilated by the Roman army.

They were forced to return to their original lands outside the empire.

The Roman Empire accepted them as permanent inhabitants within its borders, eventually leading to a Gothic kingdom.

Alaric established a new, unified empire with Rome as its capital.