In what way were the yellow turban rebellion in han china and the spartacus rebellion in the roman empire similar? both were large-scale, violent reactions to oppressive conditions. both featured supernatural healings and collective trances. both succeeded in persuading the government to implement reforms. both saw women assuming leadership roles.

Both the yellow turban rebellion and the spartacus rebellion were both large in scale. They both set off smaller rebellions that would be difficult to completely put out for some time. They also both began as violent reactions to extremely oppressive regimes. Both also were met with extreme violence by the ruling regimes to put them down. The ruling regimes would make large examples of the rebels by displaying bodies. This was designed to further discourage any other thoughts of rebellion.