What were the people called who battled in the games?
Gladiators
Where did the gladiator games occur?
Colosseum
Name 3 weapons used in the games.
Sword
Spear
Shield
What were most of the gladiators?
criminals
Where was the Colosseum located in Rome?
Middle of city
What did the gladiator games prove about Romans?
They were very cruel and their ways of entertainment were disgusting.
What were the two options for opponents?
Animals or other people
When did these games occur?
(Hint: what time of day?)
Late afternoon
What were two reasons the gladiator games were important?
Entertainment
Get rid of slaves and criminals
Name 4 animals they would fight?
Lions, bears, cheetahs, bulls, elephants, crocodiles
When was the Colosseum created?
80 AD
What motion signaled to kill or let live?
thumbs up or down
Who attended the gladiator games?
(Hint: it's not people)
Rich and poor
Who do you think would get to sit closer to the game and why?
What happened to the Colosseum?
Earthquakes