Ostrogoths

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/ostrogoths

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. When was Ostrogoths built?Ostrogothic Kingdom in Italy, founded in 493 AD by Theodoric the Great
2. What is the capital of Ostrogoths?Ravenna, Italy, renowned for its mosaics and strategic importance
3. Who were the Ostrogoths and where did they come from?They were a strong group of warriors from the Gothic peoples. They moved from Scandinavia toward the Black Sea and later settled in Italy.
4. How did Theodoric the Great become king of Italy?With help from the Byzantine Emperor Zeno, he invaded Italy in 488 AD, defeated Odoacer in 493 AD, and made Ravenna his capital.

Germanic Peoples: A broad group of ancient tribes originating from Northern Europe, characterized by distinct languages and cultures.
Western Roman Empire: The western portion of the Roman Empire, which officially fell in 476 AD, marking a transition to the early medieval period.
Byzantine Empire: The eastern continuation of the Roman Empire, centered in Constantinople, which persisted for another thousand years after the fall of the West.
Syncretism: The merging or blending of different religious, cultural, or political beliefs and practices.