The Spartacus Rebellion Quiz

What was Spartacus's origin before becoming a gladiator?

• A Roman soldier

• A Thracian nomad

• A senator of Rome

• A merchant

How did Spartacus and his fellow slaves start their rebellion?

• By negotiating their release

• By stealing weapons from the armory

• By seizing kitchen knives and skewers

• By overpowering the guards at the gate

What was the Roman Senate's initial reaction to Spartacus's rebellion?

• They negotiated with Spartacus

• They immediately sent legions

• They asked for help from neighboring countries

• They ignored it

Which tactic did Spartacus use to defeat the second Roman expedition?

• Siege warfare

• Ambush while they bathed

• Open field battle

• Naval blockade

What was the size of Spartacus's army by the end of 72 BCE?

• Roughly 120,000

• Over 300,000

• About 50,000

• Nearly 200,000

Why did Spartacus's army turn south instead of crossing the Alps?

• They were defeated by Roman legions

• They lost their way

• They sought to capture Rome

• Internal disagreements

Who took control of the Roman forces to fight Spartacus?

• Marcus Licinius Crassus

• Pompey the Great

• Julius Caesar

• Augustus

How did Spartacus's rebellion end?

• Spartacus escaped and lived in hiding

• The rebels were defeated in a final battle

• Spartacus was captured and executed

• With a peace treaty

What was done to the captives after the rebellion was crushed?

• They were sold back into slavery

• They were all executed

• They were crucified along the Appian Way

• They were set free as a warning

What has Spartacus become a symbol of?

• Political ambition

• Military strategy

• Wealth and power

• Freedom and resistance