Quiz for Viewpoints 8.2: Roman and Byzantine Views of Barbarians

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Correct: The answer is c. Ammianus Marcellinus described the Huns’ appearance in terms that made them seem barely human.
Incorrect: The answer is c. Ammianus Marcellinus described the Huns’ appearance in terms that made them seem barely human.
1. Which of these characteristics of the Huns did Ammianus Marcellinus choose to emphasize?

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Correct: The answer is a. Ammianus Marcellinus acknowledged the Huns’ skill as horsemen and archers, although he did so somewhat begrudgingly.
Incorrect: The answer is a. Ammianus Marcellinus acknowledged the Huns’ skill as horsemen and archers, although he did so somewhat begrudgingly.
2. What important aspect of Hun society was emphasized by Ammianus Marcellinus?

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Correct: The answer is a. According to Agathias, the Franks were similar to the Romans in many ways, including their establishment of settled communities.
Incorrect: The answer is a. According to Agathias, the Franks were similar to the Romans in many ways, including their establishment of settled communities.
3. Based on the two sources on the Huns and the Franks, what important difference existed between these two barbarian groups?

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Correct: The answer is a. In sharp contrast to Ammianus Marcellinus, Agathias saw many similarities between the Franks and the Romans and found much to admire in their society.
Incorrect: The answer is a. In sharp contrast to Ammianus Marcellinus, Agathias saw many similarities between the Franks and the Romans and found much to admire in their society.
4. Which of these captures an important difference between the account of Agathias and that of Ammianus Marcellinus?