Name and EID_________________________________24 October 2013Collaborators______________________________________________________Ethics Worksheet #3a: Spartacus and Roman Slavery1. Who was Spartacus and how did he come to be a Roman slave?2. When did slavery become a prominent part of the Roman economy? What sorts of tasks did slaves perform?3. Describe the process by which a slave was given his/her freedom. What was the former slave called? What restrictions were placed on the ex-slave even after being freed?4. How did the Roman senate respond to news of Spartacus’ revolt?5. What is the significance of the final scene, when everyone rises up and says “I am Spartacus”? How are we, as viewers, to understand that gesture?6. Is Spartacus a moral agent or a subject of moral worth? Defend your
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