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Crisis in the Late Republic in 2nd Century BCE Rome

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What was the main implication of the massive slave population on the Roman Republic in the 2nd century BCE?

Romans became more accepting of diverse cultures.

Rome experienced a surge in economic prosperity.

There was an increase in civic engagement among Roman citizens.

The Republic faced social unrest and instability. (correct)

In what year did the most terrifying slave revolt led by Spartacus occur?

104 BCE

73 BCE (correct)

146 BCE

134 BCE

What distinguished Spartacus' slave revolt from previous ones?

It was led by a former Roman general.

It took place in Northern Italy.

Spartacus and his followers were trained gladiators. (correct)

The revolt was supported by the Roman Senate.

How many slaves rebelled in Sicily in 134 BCE?

Over 70,000 Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of Italy's urban population were slaves by 146 BCE?

As much as one-third Signup and view all the answers

What was the fate of 6,000 slaves after a rebellion in 71 BCE?

Crucified along the Appian Way Signup and view all the answers

What social class did the Gracchi brothers belong to?

Plebs Signup and view all the answers

What proposal did Tiberius Gracchus make in 133 BCE to address Rome's land crisis?

Limit land ownership per citizen and distribute plots to the poor Signup and view all the answers

How did the senatorial class react to Tiberius Gracchus' proposed legislation?

Killed Tiberius and his followers Signup and view all the answers

What did Gaius Gracchus do to stabilize grain prices in Rome?

Build public granaries and establish a grain subsidy Signup and view all the answers

What was Gaius Gracchus' fate as a result of the Senate declaring him an outlaw?

He was murdered along with 3,000 of his followers Signup and view all the answers

How did Gaius Marius differ from the Gracchi brothers in handling Roman politics?

He defied Roman law and held a position with the support of his army Signup and view all the answers

What significant changes did Lucius Cornelius Sulla make during his dictatorship?

Increased the Senate's power and decreased plebeian influence Signup and view all the answers

What analogy does the text use to describe the situation between the plebs and the Senate before the revolution?

A teapot with a cork blocking its whistling vent Signup and view all the answers

Why did Sulla's dictatorship ultimately fail to resolve the issues between the plebs and the Senate?

By dismantling avenues for plebeian political expression Signup and view all the answers