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Who was the Roman general who crucified 6,000 slaves after the third servile war?
Who was the Roman general who crucified 6,000 slaves after the third servile war?
Papius
The Roman general Poppy was a relative of the city of Pompeii.
The Roman general Poppy was a relative of the city of Pompeii.
False
The idea of civitas and civic duty was established during the Roman Republic, ensuring that power was distributed evenly among citizens.
The idea of civitas and civic duty was established during the Roman Republic, ensuring that power was distributed evenly among citizens.
True
What economic challenge did the Roman Republic face, making it vulnerable to disruptions in food supply?
What economic challenge did the Roman Republic face, making it vulnerable to disruptions in food supply?
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What Roman military reform was introduced by Marius?
What Roman military reform was introduced by Marius?
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What was the result of the civil war between Marius and Sulla?
What was the result of the civil war between Marius and Sulla?
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What were Sulla's "prescriptions"?
What were Sulla's "prescriptions"?
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During Sulla's dictatorship, many Romans were accused of fabricated crimes to justify their punishment?
During Sulla's dictatorship, many Romans were accused of fabricated crimes to justify their punishment?
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The Roman troops during Sulla's reign were primarily loyal to the idea of Rome and its republic?
The Roman troops during Sulla's reign were primarily loyal to the idea of Rome and its republic?
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Even though it was still considered a republic, Rome functioned as an empire at this time.
Even though it was still considered a republic, Rome functioned as an empire at this time.
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Study Notes
Roman Slave Revolt and Punishment
- 6000 slaves crucified after the third servile war, part of a brutal Roman punishment.
- Roman general, Papius (aka Poppy), oversaw this execution.
Roman Republic & Empire Transition
- Rome became a dominant power in the Mediterranean after defeating Carthage.
- Marius's reforms enhanced the military, although Rome was essentially an empire already, operating as an empire even though it was still formally a Republic.
- Rome's reliance on grain imports (especially from North Africa and Egypt) made it vulnerable to disruptions like shipwrecks or crop failures.
- Food shortages in Rome were a serious issue.
Roman Civil Wars and Political Turmoil
- Marius and Sulla engaged in a civil war, concluding with Sulla's victory.
- Sulla implemented proscriptions, a practice where political rivals were publicly branded enemies of Rome and targeted for death and removal from their positions.
- Sulla's actions caused widespread political unrest and violence, weakening the state.
- Military loyalty often belonged to generals more than to the Republic (as Rome's ideal was changing and being challenged).
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Explore the turbulent history of the Roman Republic as it transitioned into an empire. This quiz covers significant events including the brutal punishments of slave revolts, political reforms, civil wars, and the challenges posed by food shortages. Test your knowledge on key figures and their impact on Rome's governance during this era.
