Life of Slaves in Ancient Rome Quiz

Where were many of the slaves in ancient Rome employed?

• Farming

• Mining

• Domestic service

• All of the above

Who led the most famous slave revolt known as the Third Servile War?

• Thracian gladiators

• Spartacus

• Plato

• Aristotle

What kind of training did Thracian gladiators receive in the Roman gladiatorial schools?

• Horseback riding

• Archery

• Swordsmanship

• Wrestling

What was the living condition like for gladiator slaves in the training schools?

• Constant physical abuse

• No access to food or water

• Overcrowded cells with no facilities

• Heated floors, baths, and plumbing

What was the fate of Spartacus, the leader of the slave revolt?

• Became a Roman citizen

• Became a wealthy landowner

• Escaped to freedom

• Captured and killed

What was the worst kind of work for Roman slaves according to historians?

• Farming

• Domestic service

• Gladiatorial training

• Mining

Which is the most desired type of slave for ancient Romans?

• Old women

• Young men

• Old men

• Young boys

What would happen if a slave killed their master?

• They'd punish only the slave that did it.

• The slave who did it would have their years of servitude increased 10 fold

• They'd kill all the slaves of the household

• They would leave the punishment to the new owner to decide

What was the average number of slaves in a household in the city of Pompeii?

• 7

• 5

• 10

• 3

What was the status symbol for wealthy Romans when they went out in public?

• Wearing expensive jewelry

• Owning a large number of slaves

• Riding in a litter carried by slaves

• Wearing a toga