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What was the main implication of the massive slave population on the Roman Republic in the 2nd century BCE?
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?
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?
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?
How many slaves rebelled in Sicily in 134 BCE?
What percentage of Italy's urban population were slaves by 146 BCE?
What percentage of Italy's urban population were slaves by 146 BCE?
What was the fate of 6,000 slaves after a rebellion in 71 BCE?
What was the fate of 6,000 slaves after a rebellion in 71 BCE?
What social class did the Gracchi brothers belong to?
What social class did the Gracchi brothers belong to?
What proposal did Tiberius Gracchus make in 133 BCE to address Rome's land crisis?
What proposal did Tiberius Gracchus make in 133 BCE to address Rome's land crisis?
How did the senatorial class react to Tiberius Gracchus' proposed legislation?
How did the senatorial class react to Tiberius Gracchus' proposed legislation?
What did Gaius Gracchus do to stabilize grain prices in Rome?
What did Gaius Gracchus do to stabilize grain prices in Rome?
What was Gaius Gracchus' fate as a result of the Senate declaring him an outlaw?
What was Gaius Gracchus' fate as a result of the Senate declaring him an outlaw?
How did Gaius Marius differ from the Gracchi brothers in handling Roman politics?
How did Gaius Marius differ from the Gracchi brothers in handling Roman politics?
What significant changes did Lucius Cornelius Sulla make during his dictatorship?
What significant changes did Lucius Cornelius Sulla make during his dictatorship?
What analogy does the text use to describe the situation between the plebs and the Senate before the revolution?
What analogy does the text use to describe the situation between the plebs and the Senate before the revolution?
Why did Sulla's dictatorship ultimately fail to resolve the issues between the plebs and the Senate?
Why did Sulla's dictatorship ultimately fail to resolve the issues between the plebs and the Senate?
