What was the original purpose of gladiatorial combat in ancient Rome?

Gladiatorial Combat in Ancient Rome

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1.
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To punish criminals
To entertain the masses
As part of funeral rites for aristocrats
To train soldiers
2.
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What was the purpose of the andabata gimmick in gladiatorial games?
To punish the gladiators
To protect the gladiators
To train gladiators in the dark
To make the fights more entertaining
3.
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Who were the venatores in the gladiatorial games?
Emperors who fought in the arena
Female gladiators
Highly trained hunters
Criminals sentenced to death
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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What was the role of the bestiarii in the arena?
To be punished by animals
To fight other gladiators
To hunt animals
To entertain the crowd with comedy
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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How could a defeated gladiator beg for their life?
By raising their fingers
By throwing their weapon
By shouting for mercy
By kneeling down
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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Who had the final say in deciding the fate of a defeated gladiator?
The crowd
The gladiator's owner
The arbiter
The emperor
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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How were gladiators viewed socially in ancient Rome?
As high-status individuals
As low-status entertainers
As respected warriors
As common citizens
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