The Legend of Spartacus

The video narrates the story of Espartaco, a Thracian who became a gladiator and led a major slave rebellion against the Roman Empire. Initially a Roman soldier, Espartaco was captured and trained as a gladiator. He escaped with fellow slaves, forming a formidable force that challenged Roman authority. Despite early successes and growing numbers, internal divisions and strategic errors led to their downfall. The rebellion ended with Espartaco's defeat by Craso, but his legacy as a symbol of freedom endures.

What was the initial status of Spartacus before he became a symbol of rebellion?

• A gladiator trainer

• A wealthy merchant

• A slave captured by Rome

• A Roman senator

What event marked the beginning of Spartacus' fight for freedom?

• His appointment as a Roman general

• His victory in a gladiator match

• His marriage to a Roman noblewoman

• His escape from captivity with other slaves

How did Spartacus and his followers manage to defeat the Roman forces led by Glabro?

• By poisoning the Roman water supply

• By bribing the Roman soldiers

• By using ropes made of vines to descend and attack

• By negotiating a peace treaty

What was a key factor in the growth of Spartacus' rebellion?

• His promise of land to his followers

• His alliance with the Egyptian army

• His policy of distributing loot equally

• Support from the Roman Senate

What was the outcome of the battle against the two Roman legions sent by the Senate?

• The Roman legions retreated without fighting

• The battle ended in a stalemate

• Spartacus' forces emerged victorious

• Spartacus' forces were defeated

What strategic opportunity did Spartacus' army miss due to internal disagreements?

• Forming an alliance with the Gauls

• Attacking the city of Rome

• Crossing the Alps to freedom

• Seizing the Roman treasury

Who took command of the Roman forces to finally confront Spartacus?

• Pompey the Great

• Marcus Licinius Crassus

• Marcus Aurelius

• Julius Caesar

What was the fate of Spartacus' army in their final battle?

• They successfully escaped to the Alps

• They negotiated a peace settlement

• They were defeated and many were crucified

• They were captured and sold as slaves

What did Spartacus' legacy become a symbol of?

• The strength of the Roman Senate

• The futility of rebellion

• Roman military power

• Freedom and the courage to fight for it

How did Spartacus' rebellion impact the Roman Empire?

• It resulted in the expansion of Roman territories

• It led to the fall of the Roman Empire

• It caused a change in Roman laws regarding slavery

• It became a legendary symbol of resistance