In 77 BC, the senate sent one of Sulla's former lieutenants, Gnaeus Pompeius Magnus ("Pompey the Great"), to put down an uprising in Spain. By 71 BC, Pompey returned to Rome after having completed his mission. Around the same time, another of Sulla's former lieutenants, Marcus Licinius Crassus, had just put down the Spartacus-led gladiator/slave revolt in Italy. Upon their return, Pompey and Crassus found the populares party fiercely attacking Sulla's constitution. They attempted to forge an agreement with the populares party. If both Pompey and Crassus were elected consul in 70 BC, they would dismantle the more obnoxious components of Sulla's constitution. The two were soon elected, and quickly dismantled most of Sulla's constitution. COUNT 5
QSN1 Where in the year 77 BC was an uprising? ANS1 Spain QSN2 Which former lieutenant of Sulla had dismantled most of the constitution that Sulla had crafted? ANS2 Pompey QSN3 In what year was the election held that let Pompey and Crassus obtain the seat of consul? ANS3 70 BC QSN4 Who was the instigator in the slave revolt in Italy? ANS4 Spartacus QSN5 When did Pompey return to Rome after having quelled the uprising in Spain? ANS5 71 BC