Who
When and Where
Non-fun Facts
Arsenal
100
What were the people called who battled in the games?
Gladiators
100
Where did the gladiator games occur?
Colosseum
100
Name 3 weapons used in the games.
Sword
Spear
Shield
100
What is a Gladuis?
A sword.
200
What were most of the gladiators?
criminals
200
Where was the Colosseum located in Rome?
Middle of city
200
What did the gladiator games prove about Romans?
They were very cruel and their ways of entertainment were disgusting.
200
What is a sectum?
A large shield.
300
What were the two options for opponents?
Animals or other people
300
When did these games occur?
(Hint: what time of day?)
Late afternoon
300
What were two reasons the gladiator games were important?
Entertainment
Get rid of slaves and criminals
300
What is a fascina?
A harppon.
400
Name 4 animals they would fight?
Lions, bears, cheetahs, bulls, elephants, crocodiles
400
When was the Colosseum created?
80 AD
400
What motion signaled to kill or let live?
thumbs up or down
400
What is a juculum?
A net.
500
Who attended the gladiator games?
(Hint: it's not people)
Rich and poor
500
Who do you think would get to sit closer to the game and why?
500
What happened to the Colosseum?
Earthquakes
500
What is a subliquculum?
A loin cloth.