Gladiators

Who were typically gladiators in ancient Rome?

• Foreign diplomats

• Members of the Senate

• Slaves, criminals, or prisoners of war

• Volunteer citizens

How often were the games held in ancient Rome?

• 10 to 12 times a year

• Weekly

• Daily

• Once a month

What did the emperor hope to achieve by providing games?

• Promote peace with enemies

• Distract the poor from their poverty

• Educate the populace

• Increase his wealth

A person who fought people or animals for public entertainment

• Gladiator

• A warrior

• anatomy

• ode

Which gladiator fought with a trident and net?

• Essedarii

• Retarrii

• Murmillo

• Thracians

Which gladiator had a curved sword and a small circular shield?

• Essedarii

• Thracian

• Murmillo

• Retiarii

Who led a revolt and was a Thracian Gladiator?

• Spartacus

• Scorpus

• Commodus

• Spiculus

Most gladiators were from which members of society? (choose three)

• slaves

• children

• criminals

• volunteers

• women

What type of entertainment was held in the Colosseum?

• chariot racing

• public executions

• gladiator fighting

• musical performances

Which gladiator fought on a chariot?

• Thracian

• Murmillo

• Retarii

• Essearii