Battle
what did gladiators get if they win?
Given a wooden sword
what were gladiators job?
professional fighters
where did gladiators ashes go after they died?
there ashes got buried
How were the gladiators treated after battle?
They got medical treatment and superior diets.
why did gladiators fight for the death?
to fight for freedom
how many times did gladiators expect to fight each year?
3-5 times each year
what did gladiators have to eat?
wheat, barley, and beans
where did the bodies go after the gladiators died?
they got thrown in a river or dumped in wasteland to rot
what kind of injuries do gladiators usually get?
a head wound
why did gladiators have to die after they lost a battle?
to entertain the crowd
How long did most gladiators survive?
about 20 seconds
what did gladiators train with?
a short wooden sword, a weighted net, a trident, spear, blade, dagger
what is the percent that gladiators died?
1 in 5 died in battle
What weapon causes the most injuries in a gladiator battle
gladius (sword)
why were most gladiators fight not to the end in death?
gladiators were expensive investment for those who ran the gladiator school.
how long did the gladiators battle for?
10-15 minutes
How many meals did gladiators have a day?
3 meals a day
what is the most common age that gladiators died?
20-30 years old
True or false roman gladiators could get injuries from animals
true
why were gladiators nicknamed barley men?
The typical food eaten by gladiators
who was the toughest gladiator ever?
Spartacus
True or False did gladiators have families?
True
true or false did all gladiators fight for their death
false
what is the worst injury that gladiators can get?
tilt
why did gladiators have to say this "I will endure to be burned, to be bound, to be beaten, and to be killed by the sword.?"
to consign the gladiator to possible death, but also conferred honor, much like that of a soldier