The Battle of Carrhae

Description: The Battle of Carrhae was a decisive victory for the Parthians against the Romans in 53 BC. The battle took place in the plains of Carrhae, in modern-day Turkey. The Roman army was led by Marcus Licinius Crassus, while the Parthian army was led by Surena. This quiz will test your knowledge about the Battle of Carrhae.
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In what year did the Battle of Carrhae take place?

  1. 53 BC

  2. 52 BC

  3. 51 BC

  4. 50 BC


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Battle of Carrhae took place in 53 BC.

Where did the Battle of Carrhae take place?

  1. Carrhae, modern-day Turkey

  2. Edessa, modern-day Turkey

  3. Nisibis, modern-day Turkey

  4. Seleucia, modern-day Iraq


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Battle of Carrhae took place in the plains of Carrhae, in modern-day Turkey.

Who led the Roman army at the Battle of Carrhae?

  1. Julius Caesar

  2. Pompey the Great

  3. Marcus Licinius Crassus

  4. Mark Antony


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Roman army at the Battle of Carrhae was led by Marcus Licinius Crassus.

Who led the Parthian army at the Battle of Carrhae?

  1. Arsaces VI

  2. Mithridates II

  3. Phraates III

  4. Surena


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Parthian army at the Battle of Carrhae was led by Surena.

What was the outcome of the Battle of Carrhae?

  1. Roman victory

  2. Parthian victory

  3. Draw

  4. Indecisive


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Battle of Carrhae was a decisive victory for the Parthians.

How many Roman soldiers were killed in the Battle of Carrhae?

  1. 10,000

  2. 20,000

  3. 30,000

  4. 40,000


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Approximately 20,000 Roman soldiers were killed in the Battle of Carrhae.

How many Roman soldiers were captured in the Battle of Carrhae?

  1. 10,000

  2. 20,000

  3. 30,000

  4. 40,000


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Approximately 10,000 Roman soldiers were captured in the Battle of Carrhae.

What was the significance of the Battle of Carrhae?

  1. It marked the end of the Roman Republic

  2. It led to the rise of the Parthian Empire

  3. It prevented the Romans from conquering Parthia

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Battle of Carrhae had a profound impact on the Roman Republic, the Parthian Empire, and the course of history.

What was the name of the Roman general who survived the Battle of Carrhae and later became a successful politician?

  1. Julius Caesar

  2. Pompey the Great

  3. Marcus Licinius Crassus

  4. Cassius Longinus


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Cassius Longinus was the only Roman general of note to survive the Battle of Carrhae. He later became a successful politician and military leader.

What was the name of the Parthian general who defeated the Romans at the Battle of Carrhae?

  1. Arsaces VI

  2. Mithridates II

  3. Phraates III

  4. Surena


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Surena was the brilliant Parthian general who defeated the Romans at the Battle of Carrhae.

What was the name of the Roman legion that was annihilated at the Battle of Carrhae?

  1. Legio X Equestris

  2. Legio IX Hispana

  3. Legio VIII Augusta

  4. Legio VI Ferrata


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Legio X Equestris was the Roman legion that was annihilated at the Battle of Carrhae.

What was the name of the Parthian cavalry unit that played a key role in the Battle of Carrhae?

  1. Cataphracts

  2. Horse archers

  3. Lancers

  4. Chariots


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The cataphracts were the heavily armored cavalry unit that played a key role in the Parthian victory at the Battle of Carrhae.

What was the name of the Roman commander who was killed in the Battle of Carrhae?

  1. Marcus Licinius Crassus

  2. Cassius Longinus

  3. Pompey the Great

  4. Julius Caesar


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Marcus Licinius Crassus, the leader of the Roman army, was killed in the Battle of Carrhae.

What was the name of the Parthian king who ruled during the Battle of Carrhae?

  1. Arsaces VI

  2. Mithridates II

  3. Phraates III

  4. Surena


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Phraates III was the Parthian king who ruled during the Battle of Carrhae.

What was the name of the Roman province that bordered Parthia?

  1. Syria

  2. Asia Minor

  3. Macedonia

  4. Achaea


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Syria was the Roman province that bordered Parthia.

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