Question

roman slaves a. rarely rebelled, due to the fair treatment they received. b. were never involved in agriculture but only in manufacturing enterprises. c. staged a number of massive rebellions, the largest led by spartacus in 71 bce. d. made up well over half the population of the empire. e. were largely treated respectively with laws protecting them from harsh punishments.

Answer 1

The correct option is c. staged a number of massive rebellions, the largest led by Spartacus in 71 BCE. Roman slaves were often subjected to harsh treatment, exploitation, and abuse by their masters, which led to numerous rebellions throughout the history of the Roman Empire. The largest and most famous of these rebellions was led by Spartacus in 71 BCE. Spartacus was a gladiator who organized a massive slave rebellion against the Roman Republic, which grew to include tens of thousands of slaves. While the rebellion was eventually crushed by the Roman army, it remains a symbol of resistance against oppression and slavery.