What was Spartacus's status before he became a gladiator?
TED-Ed: From slave to rebel gladiator: The life of Spartacus - Fiona Radford

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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A Thracian slave
A Roman general
A Greek philosopher
A Roman senator
2.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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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
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