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Gratian Fact-Matching Game

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Gratian was a Roman jurist who lived in the 12th century AD and made significant contributions to the development of Roman law. In this fact-matching game, players will piece together important information fragments to solve puzzles and uncover the mysteries of Gratian’s legal teachings.

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  • Gratian was a Roman Emperor who ruled from 367-383 AD.
  • He was born in 359 AD in Sirmium, Pannonia (modern-day Serbia).
  • Gratian was the son of Valentinian I and his second wife, Marina Severa.
  • He became Emperor at the age of 8, following the death of his father Valentinian I.
  • Gratian was known for his devotion to Christianity and his efforts to promote the religion throughout the Roman Empire.
  • He was the first Emperor to refuse the title of Pontifex Maximus, a title traditionally held by Roman Emperors.
  • Gratian was known for his military campaigns against the Germanic tribes along the Rhine and Danube rivers.
  • He appointed Theodosius I as co-Emperor in 379 AD, giving him control over the Eastern Roman Empire.
  • Gratian was assassinated in 383 AD by supporters of the usurper Magnus Maximus, who sought to take control of the Western Roman Empire.
  • His death marked the end of the Valentinian dynasty in the Western Roman Empire.
  • Gratian was succeeded by his half-brother Valentinian II, who was eventually murdered by supporters of Magnus Maximus.
  • Despite his efforts to promote Christianity, Gratian was criticized by some Christian writers for his policies towards pagan religions.
  • He was known for his modesty and simplicity in his personal life, eschewing the lavish lifestyle of other Roman Emperors.
  • Gratian was the first Roman Emperor to be born in the province of Illyricum, which was a region in the Balkans.
  • He was known for his interest in philosophy and was influenced by the teachings of the Neoplatonist philosopher Plotinus.
  • Gratian was married to Laeta, with whom he had a daughter named Grata.
  • He was the first Roman Emperor to appoint a Christian as consul, a prestigious political office in the Roman Empire.
  • Gratian was known for his military skill and bravery in battle, leading his troops in campaigns against the Germanic tribes.
  • He was deified by his successor Theodosius I, who honored him with a state funeral and declared him a hero of the Roman Empire.
  • Gratian's reign marked a period of transition in the Roman Empire, as the Western and Eastern halves of the Empire began to diverge in their political and cultural identities.

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