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Spartacus

Spartacus . The start. Spartacus’ Wife. She was a prophetess of Dionysus. She predicted that the Dionysus had bestowed great power on Spartacus. They lived together in the ludus . She gave him divine lineage. . The Revolt .

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Spartacus

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  1. Spartacus The start

  2. Spartacus’ Wife • She was a prophetess of Dionysus. • She predicted that the Dionysus had bestowed great power on Spartacus. • They lived together in the ludus. • She gave him divine lineage.

  3. The Revolt • In 73 B.C.E. Spartacus and 200 other gladiators attempt to overthrow the guards and break out of the ludus. • They are betrayed and only 75 (including Spartacus’ wife) make it out. • They quickly make their way to Vesuvius. • Why? • Fertile land • Defensible position • Rich villas • Vesuvius is linked with Dionysus

  4. The Army • Spartacus has a small army made up of: • Germans • Celts • Thracians • Gauls • He frees gladiators, farmers and shepherds. • Not household slaves • He plunders the Pompeian countryside. • What are his goals?

  5. Rome Attacks • Gaius Claudius Glaber • Praetor • He is given 3,000 men to take care of Spartacus • His men are fresh recruits.

  6. Think, Pair, Share • Why is a praetor sent? • What does this tell us about how the Senate views this conflict? • What does the number of men suggest?

  7. Rome Attacks • Glabertraps Spartacus on the mountain by blocking the only path down. • Spartacus’ men make ropes and sneak down the side of the mountain at night. • They attack the poorly built and lightly defended camp at night. • The Romans are unable to form into ranks and are destroyed in the fight. • The remainder of the Romans flee. • Spartacus’s men plunder the camp. • What effect did this have on the Roman people?

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