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Which groups were the primary threats to the Roman Empire during Valentinian I's reign?

  • The Persian Empire and Greek City-States

  • The Alamanni, Quadi and Sarmatians

  • The Gothic tribes and Vandals

  • The Picts, Scots and Saxons

Answer

The Alamanni, Quadi and Sarmatians were the primary threats to the Roman Empire during Valentinian I's reign. The Alamanni were a Germanic tribe that lived in what is now Germany, while the Quadi and Sarmatians were nomadic tribes from Central Asia. The Alamanni were the most aggressive of the three tribes, and they frequently raided Roman territory.
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