Verus vs. Priscus Gladiator Match

Who was the source of the information about the gladiatorial fight?

• A Roman poet named Martial

• A gladiator

• A historian from Greece

• A Roman emperor

What was the role of the emperor during the gladiatorial games?

• To compete in beast combats

• To provide musical entertainment

• To oversee and influence the games

• To fight as a gladiator

What could a victorious gladiator receive as a symbol of freedom?

• A certificate of citizenship

• A golden crown

• A silver sword

• A wooden staff or wooden sword called a rudis

What unusual outcome occurred during the climactic fight?

• The crowd entered the arena.

• The emperor fought with the gladiators.

• Both gladiators fell down from exhaustion.

• Both gladiators escaped.

What decision did Emperor Titus make regarding the fight's outcome?

• Ordered a rematch

• Cancelled the rest of the games

• Declared both gladiators winners

• Declared both gladiators losers