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  "Spartacus: Blood and Sand" (Doctore)   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
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As Batiatus's most trusted slave, Doctore served as the ludus gladiator trainer during season one. Here are 10 questions to test what you know of the once celebrated gladiator.
Average, 10 Qns, stanlove35, May 24 10
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  "Spartacus: Blood and Sand" (General)    
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"Spartacus: Blood and Sand" is a television series that premiered January 2010. The series focuses on the historical figure Spartacus who led a major slave uprising against the Roman Republic.
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  "Spartacus: Blood and Sand" (Episode 2)   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
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Visibly weary of enslavement and separated from his wife, the embattled Spartacus arrives at the ludus of Quintus Batiatus to begin gladiatorial training.
Average, 10 Qns, stanlove35, May 24 10
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  "Spartacus" - S01E01: "The Red Serpent"    
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A man cursed with great and unfortunate things goes to war unaware of the long and tough journey up ahead.
Tough, 10 Qns, IKSOKRIPS, Feb 13 15
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  "Spartacus: Blood and Sand" (Episode 4)    
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After a less than stellar performance against Crixus, Spartacus is forced to fight in the pits to continue his quest of being reunited with his wife.
Average, 10 Qns, stanlove35, Sep 27 10
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  "Spartacus: Blood and Sand" (Episode 1)    
Multiple Choice
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After being accused of deserting a Roman auxiliary, episode one portrays Spartacus as a Thracian warrior captured and sentenced to die at a gladiatorial arena.
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  "Spartacus: Blood and Sand" (Who am I?)    
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The first season of "Spartacus: Blood and Sand" featured many attention-grabbing characters. Some were notable historical figures consistent with the story line, the rest were legends only Romans could conjure and a ingenious writer.
Average, 10 Qns, stanlove35, May 24 10
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  "Spartacus" - S01E02: "Sacramentum Gladiatorum"    
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Spartacus is introduced to his new home and the all the rough Gladiators in it. Training brutally night and day to pass the upcoming, unwanted and despised test to become a Gladiator himself.
Tough, 10 Qns, IKSOKRIPS, Feb 17 15
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  "Spartacus: Blood and Sand" (Notable Quotes)    
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Pooled with a collection of accents, one of many idiosyncratic styles of the series was its satirical use of language. Here is just a tidbit to test your knowledge of who, when, where and why the phrases were ever so spoken.
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  'Spartacus: Blood and Sand' (Episode 3)    
Multiple Choice
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Now a gladiator, Spartacus seeks to climb the ranks to earn coin for his wife's freedom. In his way stands the mighty Crixus. Answer these 10 questions to test what you remember about episode 3.
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trivia question Quick Question
What noble status(s) was bestowed to Doctore in the final episode of season one?

From Quiz ""Spartacus: Blood and Sand" (Doctore)"




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  "Spartacus" - S01E03: "Legends"    
Multiple Choice
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Preparations for the Vulcanalia have began. Gladiators are chosen and matched up against each other. But Spartacus doesn't seem very happy about the whole situation... and he is not going to just stand by and do nothing about it.
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Spartacus: Blood and Sand Trivia Questions
1. The Vulcanalia, one of the biggest events, anticipated by all the citizens of Capua, is celebrated by many for ages to come and go. But what actually is the Vulcanalia?

From Quiz "Spartacus" - S01E03: "Legends"

Answer: Festival

An annual festival held on August 23rd in the honor of the god of fire, Vulcan. Also, during this festival, there were held gladiator games known as the Games of the Vulcanalia. The House of Batiatus was the only known Ludus to participate in the games, matching their own gladiators against each other.

2. What race was Spartacus?

From Quiz "Spartacus" - S01E01: "The Red Serpent"

Answer: Thracian

The Thracians were mostly tall people with dark to red hair. From the Thracian history many Thracian heroes were known to have had red hair. In "Spartacus: Blood and Sand", the Thracians were shown to be fierce warriors but also wild and uncontrollable. It was shown that they were rare slaves to be found in the Roman Republic.

3. What gladiator was also fated for the pits in this episode?

From Quiz "Spartacus: Blood and Sand" (Episode 4)

Answer: Kerza

Kerza was slain and defaced by Ixion who pompously sported his face in victory.

4. What was the title of the festival games in episode 3?

From Quiz 'Spartacus: Blood and Sand' (Episode 3)

Answer: Vulcanalia

Vulcanalia was a festival in ancient Rome held on August 23 each year in honor of the Roman god Vulcan.

5. "All men fall. It is but time and method that differ". Which episode was this stated?

From Quiz "Spartacus: Blood and Sand" (Notable Quotes)

Answer: 13th

This was Ashur's reply to Batiatus in response to the small vile of poison tended for Crixus to weaken him against Spartacus.

6. Failure to pass the final test could condemn a gladiator to what location?

From Quiz "Spartacus: Blood and Sand" (Episode 2)

Answer: the mines

Doctore pleaded with Batiatus concerning Spartacus's unpredictability and recommended the mines as a suitable location.

7. It was said we terrorized the eastern seaboard until capture. Sentenced to die in the arena, we devoured all until a brute from Gaul sent us to the afterlife. Who are we?

From Quiz "Spartacus: Blood and Sand" (Who am I?)

Answer: Decimus and Tiberius

Also known as the "Gargan Twins", legend has it they were sons of a whore raped by a jackal. Crixus earned his legend by defeating them in the arena.

8. What rival tribe repeatedly attacked Spartacus's village ultimately giving reason to "reluctantly" join the Roman auxiliary?

From Quiz "Spartacus: Blood and Sand" (Episode 1)

Answer: Getae

Clad with an intimidating barbaric appearance, the Getae proved to be no match for Spartacus and his wife after a failed attack on Sura.

9. Where did Spartacus reside prior to enslavement?

From Quiz "Spartacus: Blood and Sand" (General)

Answer: Thrace

Thrace is historically and geographically located in southeast Europe.

10. For how long did Naevia serve the House of Batiatus?

From Quiz "Spartacus" - S01E03: "Legends"

Answer: Her whole life

Naevia, as some other slaves too, was born in the Ludus and served there her whole life. Her parents are unknown, but most likely they were also slaves in the House of Batiatus.

11. On what deed did Lucretia blamed Quintus for their decreasing funds?

From Quiz "Spartacus" - S01E02: "Sacramentum Gladiatorum"

Answer: Overpaying for Spartacus

Lucretia feared that Spartacus will not last long in the Arena, as a Gladiator, and will fall without earning them any money, thus corrupting their investment. But, Batiatus believed that he paid his worth, and that they will profit out of him.

12. On what terms did the Maedi Thracians agreed to join the Roman Auxiliary?

From Quiz "Spartacus" - S01E01: "The Red Serpent"

Answer: Annihilation of all the Getae

The Maedi were tired of the Getae always raiding their villages, raping their women and killing their children. So, they wanted to get rid of them once and for all. Whit the Republic on their side, the chances of succeeding were high. Both the Maedi (Spartacus' Tribe) and Getae were Thracian Tribes. In the show, the Getae were described as barbarians, but in reality they were as cultured as the Maedi.

13. Who approached Lucretia in the market and offered to purchase the necklace she was attempting to pawn?

From Quiz "Spartacus: Blood and Sand" (Episode 4)

Answer: Solonius

Lucretia was returning the necklace for coin to reduce their debts.

14. Who was Spartacus originally scheduled to fight prior to maneuvering his way to the primus?

From Quiz 'Spartacus: Blood and Sand' (Episode 3)

Answer: Varro

Spartacus and Varro were scheduled to fight in the first match, but after learning the victor would be awarded little coin, he would see otherwise.

15. What did Ovidius say to Batiatus upon seeing him in the pits about not receiving payments for credited grain?

From Quiz "Spartacus: Blood and Sand" (Notable Quotes)

Answer: "Yet I find you here wagering coin still owed".

Ovidius was not pleased to see this due to the fact Batiatus promised to pay much earlier.

16. At the conclusion of the 3rd episode, Spartacus suffered a sound defeat at the hands of Crixus. Back at the ludus, Doctore told Spartacus he needed more training. Prior to that he stated Spartacus could have seized advantage how many times?

From Quiz "Spartacus: Blood and Sand" (Doctore)

Answer: 10

Doctore did not support Batiatus's decision of Spartacus facing Crixus in the primus due to his inexperience and unpredictable nature.

17. Sarcastic and uncouth, Crixus mockingly offered to fetch food and water for Spartacus when he entered the baths of the ludus. What was the other amenity Crixus offered?

From Quiz "Spartacus: Blood and Sand" (Episode 2)

Answer: scented oils for his feet

With honor and glory of a marine, the "Undefeated Gaul" was Spartacus's primary nemesis for most of season one.

18. What is the title of the first episode?

From Quiz "Spartacus: Blood and Sand" (Episode 1)

Answer: "The Red Serpent"

Prior to Spartacus leaving for war, Sura revealed she had visions of him bowing before a great red serpent amongst other things.

19. During a gladiator match, what was the sign for surrender called, the raising of two fingers?

From Quiz "Spartacus" - S01E03: "Legends"

Answer: Missio

The sign signifies both an acknowledgement of defeat and a plea for mercy to the editor of the games. The sign, for some gladiators, may also represent shame because they have given into the fear of death. Poor fighters are usually not given with an opportunity to live and fight again, their plea is denied and they are executed by their opponent.

20. How was Batiatus informed of Legatus Glaber's wish to visit his Ludus?

From Quiz "Spartacus" - S01E02: "Sacramentum Gladiatorum"

Answer: By a letter

Ludus was a training school for Gladiators and also their prison, because as slaves, they were not allowed to leave it, except for the games in the Arena or being sold to another master. . . or the most extreme reason, death. Also, there were very rare occasions where a Gladiator was given freedom. The one who owned and was in charge of the Ludus was known as a Lanista.

21. What was Sura's, Spartacus' wife, "profession"?

From Quiz "Spartacus" - S01E01: "The Red Serpent"

Answer: Prophetess

Sura was a prophetess for the gods. She was able see the future in her dreams - example: when she first met Spatacus, she knew that he will never love no other woman than her, which was true. The name Sura is short for Suratralis, which is also a Thracian name meaning strong or brave.

22. What was Batiatus's reply after being second-guessed by Doctore in reference to sending Spartacus to the pits?

From Quiz "Spartacus: Blood and Sand" (Episode 4)

Answer: "If the beast cannot be tamed, it must be unleashed"

As the ludus gladiator trainer, Doctore garnered much respect from Batiatus.

23. Spartacus successfully taunted Gnaeus into a fight and quickly bested him. When asked what happened, Spartacus replied he charged like what?

From Quiz 'Spartacus: Blood and Sand' (Episode 3)

Answer: "a crazed goat"

Spartacus teased him by making mockery of his fighting style, comparing it to a wet little girl.

24. "He is but a novelty to be used and discarded after a purpose." Who spoke the words and to whom?

From Quiz "Spartacus: Blood and Sand" (Notable Quotes)

Answer: Batiatus to Lucretia

This was Batiatus's response to Lucretia after she expressed concern over Spartacus gaining opportunity to battle Crixus in the Primus of the festival games.

25. What did Spartacus offer Doctore in celebration of defeating Theokoles?

From Quiz "Spartacus: Blood and Sand" (Doctore)

Answer: wine

The cup of wine was tainted with medicine salvaged from the medicus. Spartacus did this in an effort to slumber Doctore temporarily as part of his escape plan when his wife arrived.

26. "Jupiter's Cock" was arguably one of the most popular expressions used in season one. Varro was first to say it as a result of what?

From Quiz "Spartacus: Blood and Sand" (Episode 2)

Answer: Training all night and resuming regular training immediately afterwards

According to Roman mythology, Jupiter was the god of sky and thunder as well as king of the gods.

27. What is the first name of the Roman officer who spoke with the group of Thracians requesting their service to the Roman auxiliary?

From Quiz "Spartacus: Blood and Sand" (Episode 1)

Answer: Gaius

With title equal to a general, Glaber was unfavorable of Spartacus from the outset after being challenged on tactical decisions.

28. What title did Quintus Lentulus Batiatus hold through "most" of the series?

From Quiz "Spartacus: Blood and Sand" (General)

Answer: Lanista

Batiatus was a third generation lanista but aspired loftier title.

29. During the daily training, what kind of punishment did Spartacus and Varro receive for mocking Oenomaus' lesson?

From Quiz "Spartacus" - S01E03: "Legends"

Answer: They were sent to the hole

Doctore was not amused at all by Spartacus' thoughts towards his teachings, and for Varro's attempt to smooth out Spartacus' words. Oenomaus sent them immediately to the "hole", a well of muck and waste.

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