Gladiators: Heroes of the Roman Arena!

Who were Gladiators? Gladiators were ______ fighters in Ancient Rome who battled each other and wild animals to entertain fans.

• brave

• lazy

• timid

• peaceful

Where did Gladiators fight? Gladiators fought in huge open-air arenas called ________.

• amphitheatres

• colosseums

• stadiums

• theatres

Who became a Gladiator?

• Only free men

• Only women

• Slaves, prisoners, and some free men and women

• Only children

Gladiators trained in special schools called ______.

• ludi

• forum

• insulae

• basilica

Match the type of gladiator to their description.

• Small shield and curved sword

• Thraex

• Used a net and trident

• Bestiarius

• Fought wild animals like lions, tigers, and bears

• Retiarius

• Heavy armor, big shield, and sword

• Murmillo

Animal Fights: Bestiarii sometimes fought in arenas decorated to look like jungles. Which animals were brought from faraway lands to create thrilling battles? Choose the correct answer.

• Lions, leopards, crocodiles, and elephants

• Dogs and cats

• Horses and cows

• Sheep and goats

True or False: Gladiator fights were always to the death.

• True

• False

The best gladiators became famous across _______.

• Rome

• Greece

• Egypt

• Persia

Who liked fighting in the arena but always made sure he would win?

• Julius Caesar

• Augustus

• Commodus

• Nero