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Battle of the Frigidus Fact-Matching Game

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The Battle of the Frigidus in 394 AD was a significant event in Roman history, marking the final defeat of the usurper Eugenius by the Emperor Theodosius I.

  • Strategic location near the Frigidus River
  • Forces led by Theodosius I and Eugenius
  • Outcome decided by a fierce and bloody battle

Game Details: a fact-matching game where you piece together important information fragments. Use spells for hints and extra time!

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  • The Battle of the Frigidus was fought between the forces of the Roman Emperors Theodosius I and Eugenius in 394 AD.
  • Theodosius I was the Eastern Roman Emperor, while Eugenius was the Western Roman Emperor during the battle.
  • The battle took place near the Frigidus River, which is now known as the Vipava River in Slovenia.
  • Theodosius I's army consisted mainly of Gothic soldiers, while Eugenius had a mixed army of Romans and barbarian mercenaries.
  • The battle was a result of a conflict between Theodosius I, who was a Christian, and Eugenius, who was a promoter of paganism.
  • Theodosius I's army was outnumbered by Eugenius' forces.
  • The battle lasted for two days, from September 5 to September 6, 394 AD.
  • Theodosius I's army was initially unsuccessful in breaking through Eugenius' lines on the first day of the battle.
  • On the second day, Theodosius I's army launched a surprise attack on Eugenius' camp and achieved a decisive victory.
  • Eugenius was captured and later executed, ending his short reign as Western Roman Emperor.
  • Theodosius I became the sole ruler of the Roman Empire after the battle.
  • The Battle of the Frigidus marked the final victory of Christianity over paganism in the Roman Empire.
  • Theodosius I issued an edict after the battle banning paganism, closing pagan temples, and promoting Christianity.
  • The Frigidus River became an important symbolic site for the Christian Church after the battle.
  • The Battle of the Frigidus was one of the last major battles of the Western Roman Empire.
  • Theodosius I's victory at the Frigidus River contributed to the decline of paganism and the rise of Christianity in Europe.
  • The battle had significant political and religious implications for the Roman Empire.
  • Theodosius I's victory secured his position as the last sole ruler of both the Eastern and Western Roman Empires.
  • Theodosius I died in 395 AD, just a year after the Battle of the Frigidus.
  • The Battle of the Frigidus marked the beginning of the end for the Western Roman Empire.

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