What was the approximate era of Spartacus's revolt?
1st Century AD
2nd Century BC
1st Century BC
3rd Century BC
Answer
Around the 1st Century BC, Spartacus led a significant slave revolt against the Roman Republic. This uprising, known as the Third Servile War, aimed to end the brutal treatment and harsh conditions endured by enslaved individuals. Spartacus, a former gladiator with exceptional military skills, united a diverse group of enslaved people and inflicted several defeats upon the Roman legions before his eventual defeat in 71 BC.
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