Which Germanic people captured Carthage in 439?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: A. The Vandals, led by Geiseric
- Step 1: Geiseric took Carthage in 439 and made it his capital. Step 2. Compare each option with this fact and discard those that conflict with it. Answer: The Vandals, led by Geiseric. Why not the others: The Visigoths, Ostrogoths and Franks were active in Italy and Gaul.
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