The Battle of Carrhae
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.
Questions
In what year did the Battle of Carrhae take place?
- 53 BC
- 52 BC
- 51 BC
- 50 BC
Where did the Battle of Carrhae take place?
- Carrhae, modern-day Turkey
- Edessa, modern-day Turkey
- Nisibis, modern-day Turkey
- Seleucia, modern-day Iraq
Who led the Roman army at the Battle of Carrhae?
- Julius Caesar
- Pompey the Great
- Marcus Licinius Crassus
- Mark Antony
Who led the Parthian army at the Battle of Carrhae?
- Arsaces VI
- Mithridates II
- Phraates III
- Surena
What was the outcome of the Battle of Carrhae?
- Roman victory
- Parthian victory
- Draw
- Indecisive
How many Roman soldiers were killed in the Battle of Carrhae?
- 10,000
- 20,000
- 30,000
- 40,000
How many Roman soldiers were captured in the Battle of Carrhae?
- 10,000
- 20,000
- 30,000
- 40,000
What was the significance of the Battle of Carrhae?
- It marked the end of the Roman Republic
- It led to the rise of the Parthian Empire
- It prevented the Romans from conquering Parthia
- All of the above
What was the name of the Roman general who survived the Battle of Carrhae and later became a successful politician?
- Julius Caesar
- Pompey the Great
- Marcus Licinius Crassus
- Cassius Longinus
What was the name of the Parthian general who defeated the Romans at the Battle of Carrhae?
- Arsaces VI
- Mithridates II
- Phraates III
- Surena
What was the name of the Roman legion that was annihilated at the Battle of Carrhae?
- Legio X Equestris
- Legio IX Hispana
- Legio VIII Augusta
- Legio VI Ferrata
What was the name of the Parthian cavalry unit that played a key role in the Battle of Carrhae?
- Cataphracts
- Horse archers
- Lancers
- Chariots
What was the name of the Roman commander who was killed in the Battle of Carrhae?
- Marcus Licinius Crassus
- Cassius Longinus
- Pompey the Great
- Julius Caesar
What was the name of the Parthian king who ruled during the Battle of Carrhae?
- Arsaces VI
- Mithridates II
- Phraates III
- Surena
What was the name of the Roman province that bordered Parthia?
- Syria
- Asia Minor
- Macedonia
- Achaea