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Theodosius I Quiz

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Theodosius I, also known as Theodosius the Great, was a Roman emperor who made significant contributions to the Roman Empire during his reign. To learn more about his accomplishments and the time period in which he lived, you can play our quiz game!

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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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