Historians

Question 1

HEATHER

Answer 1

barbarians moved for at least 35 years, was not an invasion

Question 2

ELTON

Answer 2

if we look at all primary sources for Theodosius we would see ‘jellyfish’ opinion, heavily exaggerated that getting to the centre of the king was the only way to get to him

Question 3

GIBBONS

Answer 3

empty throne of Theodosius II

Question 4

HARRIES

Answer 4

the code was not influential as it had the foundations by other leaders

Question 5

DRIJVERS

Answer 5

theodosius was ineffective and his court was dominated by women such as his sister Pulcheria

Question 6

REVISIONIST VIEWS ON THEODOSIUS

Answer 6

he strengthened political structures and made sure the East didn’t fall to the West

Question 7

KELLY

Answer 7

huns were able to adapt to their conquered surroundings and romans were not

Question 8

BRUBAKER

Answer 8

being powerful was masculine, women were inferior

Question 9

FOSS

Answer 9

there are lots of different opinions on Theodora, lots of sources and depends who you listen to