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Gordian III (238–244 CE)
  • 1. What year did Gordian III become emperor?
A) 235 CE
B) 245 CE
C) 238 CE
D) 240 CE
  • 2. Which empire did Gordian III primarily rule?
A) Roman Empire
B) Ottoman Empire
C) Byzantine Empire
D) Persian Empire
  • 3. In what battle did Gordian III face the Persians?
A) Battle of Edessa
B) Battle of Misiche
C) Battle of Carrhae
D) Battle of the Milvian Bridge
  • 4. What was the name of Gordian III's main military opponent?
A) Aurelian
B) Maximinus Thrax
C) Shapur I
D) Caracalla
  • 5. Who succeeded Gordian III as emperor?
A) Philip the Arab
B) Decius
C) Carinus
D) Aurelian
  • 6. How old was Gordian III when he became emperor?
A) 13 years old
B) 15 years old
C) 10 years old
D) 20 years old
  • 7. What was Gordian III's full name?
A) Marcus Antonius Gordianus
B) Lucius Septimius Gordianus
C) Tiberius Claudius Gordianus
D) Gaius Octavius Gordianus
  • 8. What was Gordian III’s approach towards the Senate?
A) Dismissive
B) Cooperative
C) Hostile
D) Indifferent
  • 9. What did ancient historians often criticize about Gordian III’s reign?
A) His foreign alliances
B) His military failures
C) His lavish spending
D) His youth and inexperience
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