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Who was spartacus and what was he known for?

Spartacus was a Roman slave and gladiator who was the head of a slave rebellion against the Romans. He was very successful for a long time. That's about all we know about him. Historians are not even sure if Spartacus was his real name or a "stage name" he used during his gladiatorial career. They think he was a Thracian prisoner of war, but again, not sure of that either.


Why do you think the slave revolt led by Spartacus was successful for two years?

The slave revolt led by Spartacus was successful for two years because of his strong leadership skills, strategic military tactics, and the unity among the rebel slaves. Spartacus was able to inspire and organize a large army of slaves who fought together against their oppressors, often outmaneuvering and defeating Roman forces. Additionally, Spartacus and his followers were able to secure resources and support from local communities, allowing them to sustain their rebellion for an extended period of time.


What did the Romans do in responce to spartacus?

Initially the Roman response to Spartacus was to meet his army with their own. However the slave army defeated the Romans in several battles. This was not because the army of Spartacus was so good, it was because the Roman army was so bad. At the time of the Spartacus uprising Rome was fighting wars on two other fronts, in Spain and in the mideast against Mithridates. The well-trained "A" troops were engaged in those wars, leaving Italy defended by rookies and too few of them at that. It was not until Crassus was given command of the Roman army and he raised and trained six new legions that the Romans defeated Spartacus on the battlefield and punished some prisoners with crucifixion.


Did Spartacus have any kids?

No Spartacus did not have time for a family he fought since the rebellion.


Was Spartacus a roman emperor?

No, Spartacus was not a Roman Emperor. Spartacus was a Thracian, possibly a soldier who was either captured by a Roman Legion or served as an Auxilliary in a Roman Legion, was enslaved either for failure to served appropriatedly as an Auxilliary or because he had been captured, and trained as a Gladiator. He initiated a slave rebellion within the Roman Republic known as the Third Servile War, in an apparent attempt to escape Roman territory. There were no Roman Emperors at the time, since it was the Roman Republic and not the Roman Empire whom he rebelled against. Spartacus rebellion occur in the late phases of the Roman Republic, & just prior to the Roman Empire. There would not be a de facto Roman Emperor until Julius Ceasar who was technically Dictator for Life, a position contrary to the constitutional framework of the Roman Republic. Julius was the last executive of the Roman Republic. There would not be a de jure Roman Emperor until Octavius Ceasar, better not as Augustus Ceasar, terminated the Roman Republic and initiated the Roman Empire. Augustus was the first executive of the Roman Empire. Augustus established the Principate phase of the Roman Empire which had some vestiges of the Roman Republic; this was not the case in the Dominate phase of the Roman Empire.

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Who was spartacus and what was he known for?

Spartacus was a Roman slave and gladiator who was the head of a slave rebellion against the Romans. He was very successful for a long time. That's about all we know about him. Historians are not even sure if Spartacus was his real name or a "stage name" he used during his gladiatorial career. They think he was a Thracian prisoner of war, but again, not sure of that either.


Why do you think the slave revolt led by Spartacus was successful for two years?

The slave revolt led by Spartacus was successful for two years because of his strong leadership skills, strategic military tactics, and the unity among the rebel slaves. Spartacus was able to inspire and organize a large army of slaves who fought together against their oppressors, often outmaneuvering and defeating Roman forces. Additionally, Spartacus and his followers were able to secure resources and support from local communities, allowing them to sustain their rebellion for an extended period of time.


What time period was cupid in?

Cupid is the god of love in ancient Roman Mythology. The Roman gods were worshiped until around 300 AD, when the Roman Emperor Constantine converted to Christianity.


What did the Romans do in responce to spartacus?

Initially the Roman response to Spartacus was to meet his army with their own. However the slave army defeated the Romans in several battles. This was not because the army of Spartacus was so good, it was because the Roman army was so bad. At the time of the Spartacus uprising Rome was fighting wars on two other fronts, in Spain and in the mideast against Mithridates. The well-trained "A" troops were engaged in those wars, leaving Italy defended by rookies and too few of them at that. It was not until Crassus was given command of the Roman army and he raised and trained six new legions that the Romans defeated Spartacus on the battlefield and punished some prisoners with crucifixion.


Who was the Roman Emperor in time of spartacus?

I believe there was no emperor at the time of Spartacus, as Caesar was the "king." Caesar wasn't actually the king, yet. He was just ruling and decided to become king, until he was unfortunately stabbed twenty three times in the Senate, the day before he left for a five-year war.There is a link that explains things, if I am incorrect:http://www.fsmitha.com/h1/ch18.htm


Did Spartacus have any kids?

No Spartacus did not have time for a family he fought since the rebellion.


What happened after the fall of the roman empire and before the Renaissance?

Between the fall of the Roman empire and the renaissance was a period of time known as the Dark Ages.Between the fall of the Roman empire and the renaissance was a period of time known as the Dark Ages.Between the fall of the Roman empire and the renaissance was a period of time known as the Dark Ages.Between the fall of the Roman empire and the renaissance was a period of time known as the Dark Ages.Between the fall of the Roman empire and the renaissance was a period of time known as the Dark Ages.Between the fall of the Roman empire and the renaissance was a period of time known as the Dark Ages.Between the fall of the Roman empire and the renaissance was a period of time known as the Dark Ages.Between the fall of the Roman empire and the renaissance was a period of time known as the Dark Ages.Between the fall of the Roman empire and the renaissance was a period of time known as the Dark Ages.


Was Spartacus a roman emperor?

No, Spartacus was not a Roman Emperor. Spartacus was a Thracian, possibly a soldier who was either captured by a Roman Legion or served as an Auxilliary in a Roman Legion, was enslaved either for failure to served appropriatedly as an Auxilliary or because he had been captured, and trained as a Gladiator. He initiated a slave rebellion within the Roman Republic known as the Third Servile War, in an apparent attempt to escape Roman territory. There were no Roman Emperors at the time, since it was the Roman Republic and not the Roman Empire whom he rebelled against. Spartacus rebellion occur in the late phases of the Roman Republic, & just prior to the Roman Empire. There would not be a de facto Roman Emperor until Julius Ceasar who was technically Dictator for Life, a position contrary to the constitutional framework of the Roman Republic. Julius was the last executive of the Roman Republic. There would not be a de jure Roman Emperor until Octavius Ceasar, better not as Augustus Ceasar, terminated the Roman Republic and initiated the Roman Empire. Augustus was the first executive of the Roman Empire. Augustus established the Principate phase of the Roman Empire which had some vestiges of the Roman Republic; this was not the case in the Dominate phase of the Roman Empire.


Did Romans in Leicester live in Tudor homes?

No, they did not.The Tudor period happened many, many years after the Roman occupation. By the time the Tudors were around, the Roman Empire was long gone.


What was Europe like after the roman empire fell?

The Roman Empire's fall left Europe vunerable to the savage attacks of the Vikings and the tribes from the east. Christianity took over for some time, and then the Barbarian tribes from the east came into the west and moved the people further west-ward. After some time, the Vikings came down from the North and first attacked Lindisfarne and then the rest of the monastaries or what not. This era is called the Medieval Era and it goes on for hundreds of years.


What time period was the goddess Diana significant?

Throughout the time of the Roman Empire.


In what time period did the egyptians start and end?

The ancient Egyptian nation was established some time around 3150 BC. It lasted until it became part of the Roman Empire in 31 BC. There is a link below.