Which Germanic people, led by Geiseric, besieged Hippo Regius in 430 while Augustine lay dying?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: B. The Vandals
- Step 1: Geiseric led the Vandals into North Africa in 429 and they besieged Hippo as Augustine died. Step 2. Compare each option with this fact and discard those that conflict with it. Answer: The Vandals. Why not the others: The Visigoths, Ostrogoths and Lombards were active in Europe, not in this North African siege.
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