The Huns can best be described as a
A. group of mercenaries originating from the Pontic-Caspian steppes.
B. great imperial force on the fringes of the Roman empire.
C. confederation of pastoral nomads originating from Inner Eurasia.
D. roving band of peasants originating from Persia.
Answer: C
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