Julius Caesar 4.1 Metaphor: Bear Baiting

The video compares the brutal entertainment practices of bear baiting in Elizabethan England with the even more violent blood sports of ancient Rome, such as gladiator fights. It highlights the cruelty and scale of Roman spectacles, where countless individuals were killed for public amusement.

What was the main activity involved in bear baiting?

• A bear was made to dance.

• A bear was hunted in the wild.

• A bear was tied and attacked by dogs.

• A bear was used in a circus.

How did Roman blood sports differ from bear baiting?

• They were a form of peaceful competition.

• They involved only animals.

• They were less violent.

• They included gladiator fights and were more brutal.

What was a common feature of Roman blood sports?

• They were held in private.

• They involved wild animals killing people.

• They were a form of religious ritual.

• They were only for the elite.

Approximately how many people died in Roman blood sports over the centuries?

• Millions

• Hundreds of thousands

• Hundreds

• Thousands

What was the purpose of Roman blood sports?

• To celebrate harvest

• To entertain the masses

• To train soldiers

• To honor the gods