Spartacus and the Slave Rebellion

What did Spartacus's wife see when a snake coiled around his face?

• A sign of weakness

• A threat

• A message from the gods

• An omen of power

What was Spartacus's status before he became a gladiator?

• A nomadic Thracian

• A Roman senator

• A wealthy merchant

• A Roman citizen

How many slaves did Spartacus lead in his initial escape?

• 50

• 73

• 100

• 120

What did the rebels use to lower themselves down the cliffside?

• Ropes made from vines

• Silk ropes

• Wooden ladders

• Metal chains

What was the initial reaction of the Roman Senate to the news of the rebellion?

• They fortified Rome

• They immediately sent legions

• They ignored it due to other wars

• They negotiated with Spartacus

What tactic did Spartacus use to elude Roman forces during Varinius's expedition?

• Hiding in caves

• Using enemy corpses as decoy guards

• Disguising as Roman soldiers

• Setting traps in the forest

What was Spartacus's policy that helped him attract more followers?

• Offering gold

• Distributing spoils equally

• Promising land

• Providing food

What did Spartacus do to honor his fallen lieutenant Crixus?

• Built a monument

• Held funeral games

• Declared a day of mourning

• Wrote a poem

What did Spartacus want to do after clearing the path to the Alps?

• Attack Rome

• March beyond Rome's borders

• Settle in Italy

• Return to Thrace

What was the main reason for the internal conflict within Spartacus's army?

• Lack of food

• Fear of Roman retaliation

• Disagreement over leadership

• Desire to continue pillaging