Spartacus and the Gladiator Rebellion

What was Spartacus's background before becoming a gladiator?

• Roman citizen

• Thracian soldier

• Greek merchant

• Egyptian slave

What oath were new recruits forced to swear at the gladiator school?

• To fight bravely

• To be burned, to be bound, to be beaten, and to be killed by the sword

• To never betray Rome

• To always obey the gods

How did Spartacus and his rebels escape from Mount Vesuvius after being trapped by Praetor Claudius Glaber?

• They dug a tunnel under the mountain.

• They built rafts and sailed away.

• They lowered themselves down the cliffside on ropes made from vines.

• They fought their way through the Roman lines.

Besides escaped slaves, who else joined Spartacus' rebellion?

• Roman senators and their families

• Wealthy merchants and traders

• Deserting soldiers and hungry peasants

• Foreign mercenaries and spies

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What ultimately became of Spartacus' rebellion?

• They successfully marched on Rome and overthrew the Senate.

• They negotiated a peace treaty with Crassus and were granted freedom.

• They were trapped and defeated by Roman forces, with many crucified.

• They managed to escape Italy and establish a new kingdom.