Chapter 17 - The Gladiators

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What was Spartacus' initial plan after passing the Alps?

  • To establish a new kingdom in Italy
  • To continue ravaging Italy
  • To launch a final attack on Rome
  • To return each man to his homeland (correct)

What was the outcome after Crassus was tasked with suppressing the rebellion?

  • The rebellion was crushed and the leaders were captured (correct)
  • Spartacus successfully overthrew the government
  • Pompey betrayed Crassus during the campaign
  • Crassus' forces suffered heavy losses

What was one reason Spartacus did not sack Rome?

  • He believed it was strategically unwise (correct)
  • His forces were too weak for a siege
  • He had lost the support of his soldiers
  • He had a secret pact with the Senate

What action was taken against the surviving slaves after the rebellion was crushed?

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When was the last recorded gladiatorial competition in Rome?

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What type of gladiator was primarily recognized for their specific fighting style involving minimal armor?

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What distinguished an eques from other types of gladiators?

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Which group of individuals was known to fight without any means of defense against animals like lions?

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What was a significant outcome for female gladiators after Emperor Septimius Severus's decree?

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What particular oath did Spartacus and other gladiators take upon training?

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Which characteristic described the living conditions of gladiators at training grounds?

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What was one reason gladiators were emotionally distant from each other?

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Which gladiatorial combat style was particularly popular among audiences?

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What was the primary purpose of the Colosseum?

<p>To serve Rome's desire for gladiatorial competitions and public entertainment. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How did the Roman view of themselves contrast with gladiatorial entertainment?

<p>They believed it showcased their brutal instincts while reflecting their supposed intelligence. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What significant feature did the Colosseum possess to enhance performances?

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What training did new gladiators undergo?

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What was a common fate for gladiators in the arena?

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What role did aging notables play in the gladiatorial games?

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Which of the following statements accurately describes the audience at the Colosseum?

<p>They represented a mix of social classes, drawn by the thrill of blood sports. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What method was employed to prepare for naval reenactments in the Colosseum?

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What was Spartacus's primary motivation for leading the rebellion?

<p>To rally fellow slaves for a collective uprising (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What notable tactic did Spartacus and his men use to escape from the training center?

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What did Spartacus and his followers do after taking refuge on Mount Vesuvius?

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What significant event did Spartacus's rebellion provoke in Roman history?

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What was a key consequence of Spartacus's initial military successes?

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Which geographical route did some of Spartacus's followers plan to take after the rebellion?

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How did Spartacus's army acquire weapons during their revolt?

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What internal conflict arose within Spartacus's army regarding their future actions?

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Flashcards

Gladiator Entertainment

A violent form of entertainment in ancient Rome, featuring combat between gladiators.

Colosseum

A massive amphitheater in Rome, primarily for gladiator contests and public spectacles.

Gladiators

Trained combatants who fought in the arenas of ancient Rome.

Roman Entertainment

Ancient Rome's forms of public entertainment included gladiators, plays, and more.

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Public Spectacles

Events held in arenas for public entertainment.

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Underground Chambers

Tunnels and rooms beneath the Colosseum, housing slaves and animals for shows.

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Slaves as Gladiators

Captured slaves forced to fight in gladiatorial contests.

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Class of Gladiators

Different types of gladiators with varying combat styles.

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Spartacus's escape

Spartacus and 70 gladiators forcefully escaped from a Roman training camp, taking weapons and supplies.

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Third Servile War

The last major slave rebellion against the Roman Republic, led by Spartacus.

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Gladiator rebellion

A revolt of gladiators and slaves against their Roman masters.

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Slave army growth

Tens of thousands of slaves joined Spartacus's army, swelling its ranks and making it very powerful.

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Leaders of the rebellion

Spartacus, Crixus, and Oenomaus led the slave revolt.

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Plundering of Capua

The gladiator group stole weapons and supplies from the Capua camp during their escape.

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Siege of Mount Vesuvius

Roman army surrounded and attacked the slaves on Mount Vesuvius.

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Slave army strategy

Gladiators used clever tactics, such as climbing down mountains and surprising the Romans.

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Gladiator Types

Different roles of gladiators, including foot soldiers (thraex, murmillo), mounted fighters (eques), and chariot fighters (essedarius).

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Murmillo Gladiator

A type of foot soldier gladiator, often popular, and characterized by less body armor, a finned helmet, a three-foot shield, and a long sword.

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Spartacus

A famous rebellious slave gladiator from Thrace.

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Gladiator Training

The process gladiators undertook to prepare for combat, often including harsh conditions and an emphasis on obedience.

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Female Gladiators

Women who fought in the arena, popular for their struggles and sometimes entertaining audiences in ancient Rome.

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Gladiator Training Grounds

Locations where gladiators were trained, often privately owned and known to have difficult conditions for the gladiators.

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Audience Entertainment in Gladiatorial Combat

Spectacular combat between gladiators and other elements, including animals, as a source of entertainment

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Language Barriers in Gladiator Schools

Difficulties in communication due to different languages among gladiators

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Spartacus's Goal

Spartacus initially aimed to escape Italy with his followers, leading them towards the Alps, intending to return to their homelands.

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Rebellious Confidence

Spartacus' forces, emboldened by their early successes, became increasingly rebellious and independent, defying Spartacus' original strategy.

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Sacking Rome?

The rebellious slave army, fueled by their success, considered the risky act of conquering Rome itself, but ultimately chose a more conservative approach.

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Crassus' Suppression

Marcus Crassus, a Roman general, was tasked with crushing the rebellion, leading a lengthy campaign against Spartacus' forces in 71 BCE.

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Study Notes

Chapter 17 - The Gladiators

  • The gladiator's bloody wound signifies the end of his life.
  • The cries of the crowd, like roaring tigers, fill the air.
  • Aging notables add dignity to the arena.
  • Gladiators kneel over the dead bodies of the young, their wounds showing.
  • They ravenously suck blood, believing it will prolong their lives.
  • Fresh blood from the sun

Gladiatorial Entertainment in Rome

  • Gladiatorial entertainment was a violent and bloody aspect of Roman society, contrasting with their sophisticated image.
  • The Colosseum, completed in 80 CE, was a massive theater designed for gladiatorial combats and public spectacles.
  • The Colosseum could hold up to 50,000 spectators.
  • Playwrights used the Colosseum to recreate famous battles and mythological stories.
  • Public executions and sea battles were also performed there.
  • Underground tunnels and chambers housed slaves and animals used in the performances.

Gladiators in the Arena

  • Gladiators came in various classes, such as thraex, murmillo, eques, and essedarius, distinguished by their armor and weapons, and experience.
  • Some gladiators fought animals, while others fought each other.
  • Christians were sometimes thrown to the arena to fight against lions without any defense.
  • Women gladiators were present until the 2nd century CE when they were banned.

Spartacus' Rebellion

  • Spartacus, a Thracian slave, was one of the famous gladiators who led a rebellion.
  • He and his fellow gladiators escaped from the Capua training camp, recruited others, and gained support of other slaves in Italy.
  • They plundered Capua, taking weapons and armor, and fought their way to Mount Vesuvius.
  • The rebellion became the Third Servile War, which ended with the gladiators' defeat.
  • Approximately 6,000 surviving gladiators were crucified along the road back to Rome.
  • The last recorded gladiatorial show in Rome was in 399 CE.

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