The Goths

1) Who were the Goths?
Germanic people who lived in the Balkan Peninsula of Europe, they were divided into two groups called Ostrogoths and Visigoths.

2) Discuss the Battle of Adrianople?  Why was it important?  When did it happen?
It happened in 378 and it was important because it marked the beginning of the end of the Roman empire.

3) Where did the Goths end up?
They ended up in North Africa

4) Who were the Vandals?
A German pirates group from Balkan Peninsula of Europe.

5) What English world did the Vandals inspire?  Why?
Vandalism, because the Vandals went around purposly destroying areas.

6) Who was Odoacer?
A German general who ruled the western empire for 15 years. He was killed by the East Goths when they invaded Italy.

7) Who was Theodoric?
Leader of Eastern Goths

8) What happened to the Roman Empire in the West by 550 C.E.?
It faded away and in its place were six major and a great many minor Germanic kingdoms.