The Spartacus Slave Rebellion (73–71 BC, Italy) — Questions and answers

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What did Lentulus Batiatus think his slaves were?

Choices

  1. Tools ✓
  2. Friends
  3. Family
  4. Great leaders

Answer: Tools

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How did Gaius Claudius Glaber initially view Spartacus's rebellion?

Choices

  1. As a minor inconvenience ✓
  2. As a huge threat
  3. As a good opportunity
  4. As a fun game

Answer: As a minor inconvenience

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Where did Spartacus launch his surprise attack on Glaber's forces?

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  1. On the slopes of Mount Vesuvius ✓
  2. In Capua
  3. Along the Appian Way
  4. In Rome

Answer: On the slopes of Mount Vesuvius

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What did Crixus, Spartacus's lieutenant, suggest they do as the rebellion grew?

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  1. Raid Roman villas ✓
  2. Head north
  3. Surrender to Rome
  4. Build a new city

Answer: Raid Roman villas

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Who did the Roman Senate appoint to crush Spartacus's rebellion?

Choices

  1. Marcus Licinius Crassus ✓
  2. Gaius Claudius Glaber
  3. Lentulus Batiatus
  4. Oenomaus

Answer: Marcus Licinius Crassus

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