The Sassanid Persians

question 12

Multiple Choice

The Sassanid Persians

• A)made a pact with the emperor Valerian that saved Rome's eastern provinces.
• B)were defeated by the Parthians.
• C)were peaceful nomads who posed no threat to Rome.
• D)overran the eastern provinces and captured Emperor Valerian.
• E)destroyed the caravan city of Palmyra, seriously hurting Roman trade.

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