TED-Ed: From slave to rebel gladiator: The life of Spartacus - Fiona Radford

TED-Ed: From slave to rebel gladiator: The life of Spartacus - Fiona Radford

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Spartacus, a Thracian slave, led a rebellion against Rome after escaping from a gladiator school. His clever tactics and inspiring leadership attracted a large following, turning a group of slaves into a formidable force. Despite initial victories, internal conflicts and strategic errors led to their downfall. Crassus eventually defeated Spartacus, but his legacy as a symbol of freedom endures.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

A Thracian slave

A Roman general

A Greek philosopher

A Roman senator

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did Spartacus and his fellow slaves escape from the gladiator school?

By bribing the guards

By digging a tunnel

By seizing kitchen knives and fighting their way out

By disguising themselves as Roman soldiers

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What tactic did Spartacus use to ambush the Roman forces led by Varinius?

He bribed Roman soldiers to switch sides

He used enemy corpses as decoy guards

He poisoned the Roman water supply

He set fire to the Roman camp

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

Disputes over leadership

Differences in opinion on whether to march on Rome or seek freedom beyond its borders

Lack of food and resources

Cultural differences among the rebels

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who assumed control of the Roman forces against Spartacus in the final stages of the rebellion?

Cicero

Julius Caesar

Marcus Licinius Crassus

Pompey the Great

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the fate of Spartacus's army after their final stand?

They were defeated and many were crucified along the Appian Way

They formed a new settlement in southern Italy

They successfully escaped to the Alps

They were granted freedom by the Roman Senate

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What lasting legacy did Spartacus leave behind?

He founded a new Roman city

He is remembered as a symbol of freedom and resistance

He was forgotten in history

He became a Roman emperor