15 Questions
What was the main implication of the massive slave population on the Roman Republic in the 2nd century BCE?
The Republic faced social unrest and instability.
In what year did the most terrifying slave revolt led by Spartacus occur?
73 BCE
What distinguished Spartacus' slave revolt from previous ones?
Spartacus and his followers were trained gladiators.
How many slaves rebelled in Sicily in 134 BCE?
Over 70,000
What percentage of Italy's urban population were slaves by 146 BCE?
As much as one-third
What was the fate of 6,000 slaves after a rebellion in 71 BCE?
Crucified along the Appian Way
What social class did the Gracchi brothers belong to?
Plebs
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
How did the senatorial class react to Tiberius Gracchus' proposed legislation?
Killed Tiberius and his followers
What did Gaius Gracchus do to stabilize grain prices in Rome?
Build public granaries and establish a grain subsidy
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
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
What significant changes did Lucius Cornelius Sulla make during his dictatorship?
Increased the Senate's power and decreased plebeian influence
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
Why did Sulla's dictatorship ultimately fail to resolve the issues between the plebs and the Senate?
By dismantling avenues for plebeian political expression
Explore the crisis faced by the city of Rome during the 2nd century BCE, as it reigned supreme in the Western Mediterranean. Learn about the conquests, slavery, and social dynamics that characterized this period.
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