Maximinus Thrax Fact-Matching Game
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About This Challenge
Maximinus Thrax was known for his ruthless rule over the Roman Empire, often using violence to maintain control. In this fact-matching game, players will have to piece together important information fragments to uncover the truth behind Maximinus Thrax’s reign.
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- Maximinus Thrax was a Roman Emperor who ruled from 235 to 238 AD.
- He was born in 173 AD in Thrace, which is now part of modern-day Bulgaria.
- Maximinus Thrax was the first emperor who did not come from the senatorial class.
- He was known for his imposing stature, being over 8 feet tall according to some accounts.
- Maximinus Thrax was a skilled soldier who rose through the ranks of the Roman army to become emperor.
- During his reign, Maximinus Thrax faced numerous revolts and challenges to his rule.
- He was known for his harsh treatment of the Roman Senate and the upper classes.
- Maximinus Thrax was assassinated in 238 AD during a revolt led by members of the Roman Senate.
- His body was mutilated after his death, and his remains were thrown into the Tiber River.
- Maximinus Thrax's reign is often considered a period of turmoil and instability in the Roman Empire.
- He was the first of several soldier-emperors who would rule the Roman Empire in the 3rd century AD.
- Maximinus Thrax was known for his efforts to strengthen the Roman military and expand the empire's borders.
- He was a fierce and brutal ruler who was feared by many of his subjects.
- Maximinus Thrax's reign marked a turning point in Roman history, as the empire faced increasing threats from outside invaders.
- He is often portrayed in ancient sources as a tyrant who ruled with an iron fist.
- Maximinus Thrax was the first emperor to be born outside of Italy.
- He was known for his cruelty towards Christians, who were persecuted during his reign.
- Maximinus Thrax's reign was marked by economic hardships and military defeats.
- He was succeeded by Gordian I and Gordian II, who were proclaimed joint emperors after his death.
- Maximinus Thrax's reign is often seen as a period of decline for the Roman Empire.