Stage 8 Culture - Gladiatorial Shows

Where were gladiatorial show held?

• amphitheater

• basilica

• forum

• peristylium

How expensive were the tickets for the shows?

• cheap

• very expensive

• free

• medium price

Gladiators were usually these kind of people EXCEPT.....

• slaves

• criminals

• prisoners

• priests

What does a wooden sword mean for a gladiator?

• No more fighting

• Death

• A joke

• A challenge for a duel

Which type of gladiator had to fight animals?

• Murmillo

• Retiarius

• Secutor

• Bestiarius

A murmillo was armed with all of the following EXCEPT.....

• Sword

• Helmet

• Shield

• Trident

A retiarius was armed with all of the following EXCEPT.......

• Net

• Trident

• Light Armor

• Spear

Who won the riot at Pompeii in 59 AD?

• Pompeiians

• Gladiators

• Nucerians

• Herculeaneans

What was the punishment for the victors of the Riot at Pompeii?

• No games for 10 years

• Community service

• Jail time

• Death penalty

Which of the following would gladiators do at the beginning of a show?

• Perform a sacrifice

• Parade around the arena

• Do war chants

• Bow down before the sponsor