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Theodosius I Fact-Matching Game

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Theodosius I was a significant figure in Roman history, known for his consolidation of power and his efforts to promote Christianity in the empire. To learn more about this influential emperor, play our fact-matching game where you piece together important information fragments. Use spells for hints and extra time!

  • Uncover key details about Theodosius I’s reign
  • Explore the impact of his policies on the Roman Empire
  • Unlock the secrets of his religious reforms (if applicable)
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  • Theodosius I was born in Spain in 347 AD.
  • He became the Roman emperor in 379 AD.
  • Theodosius I was known for his efforts to promote Christianity and suppress paganism.
  • He issued the Edict of Thessalonica in 380 AD, declaring Nicene Christianity as the official state religion.
  • Theodosius I was the last emperor to rule over both the eastern and western halves of the Roman Empire.
  • He defeated the usurper Magnus Maximus in 388 AD.
  • Theodosius I married Galla, the daughter of Valentinian I, in 376 AD.
  • He had two sons, Arcadius and Honorius, who succeeded him as emperors.
  • Theodosius I died in 395 AD in Milan, Italy.
  • He was known for his strict enforcement of Roman laws and his efforts to maintain order in the empire.
  • Theodosius I was the first emperor to be baptized as a Christian while in office.
  • He was given the title 'the Great' by the Roman Catholic Church.
  • Theodosius I is considered a saint in the Eastern Orthodox Church.
  • He is credited with defeating the Goths at the Battle of the Frigidus in 394 AD.
  • Theodosius I established his capital in Constantinople, the eastern capital of the Roman Empire.
  • He issued laws that prohibited pagan rituals and sacrifices in the empire.
  • Theodosius I was known for his military campaigns against the Visigoths, Ostrogoths, and other barbarian tribes.
  • He was the second emperor to be born outside of Italy, after his predecessor Valentinian I.
  • Theodosius I was buried in the Church of the Holy Apostles in Constantinople.
  • He was known for his strong leadership and his efforts to restore the unity of the Roman Empire.

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