Attila the Hun Primary Source Analysis

Students will read a brief passage on Attila the Hun and an account of his interactions with Roman envoys during a dinner. They will then answer 8 questions and complete 3 creative tasks. This would be great for a sub and the answers are included where appropriate. 

Sample questions include:
--Inferring from Marcellinus' quote, how did the Romans perceive the Huns? Do you think the Huns saw themselves the same way, why or why not?
--Explain what extortion is and how Attila would have used it to benefit the Huns.
--Why would Priscus and the other Romans make a point of abiding by Attila's customs?
--The account ends fairly abruptly. Write a closing paragraph with details on what you think happened the next day.

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