Marcian ended all subsidy payments to whom?
Zeno
Attila
Leo I
Pulcheria
Answer
Attila was the leader of the Huns, a nomadic people who terrorized much of Europe in the 5th century. In 441, Attila invaded the Eastern Roman Empire and captured several cities. In order to buy peace, the emperor Theodosius II agreed to pay a large annual tribute to Attila. In 450, Marcian became emperor and ended all subsidy payments to Attila.
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