Origins
Techniques
Arsenal
Gladiator Games
Spartacus
100
What culture originally came up with the Gladiator Games?
Etruscans
100
What fighting technique is the most vulnerable?
Retiarius
100
What is a "Gladuis"?
A Sword
100
At the end of a battle, how would the Emperor signal that the Gladiator lived or died?
The Thumbs up, Thumbs Down Rule
100
What was Spartacus's rebellion known as?
Gladiator Rebellion
200
What was the original purpose of the Gladiator games?
To Honor the Dead
200
Which style had a "fish symbol" on the helmet?
Murmillo
200
What is a "Sectum"?
A Large Sheild
200
Name the building the Gladiators most commonly fought in
The Colosseum
200
How many slaves did he have within his army?
Nearly 100,000
300
In what year were the Gladiator Games introduced to Rome?
264 B.C.
300
Which technique was the most agile?
Hoplomachus or Thraex ("Armored Fighter")
300
Whats is a "Fascina"?
A Harppon
300
Name 3 animals that were used in combat
Tigers, Lions, Wild Dogs, Boars, Hyenas
300
What mountain did he take refuge on?
Mt. Vesuvious
400
In what city was an ancient "Gladiator Poster" found?
Pompeii
400
Which style road on horseback?
Equites
400
What is a "Jaculum"?
A Net
400
What was the salute the Gladiators would give before the games began?
"We who are about to die, salute you!"
400
Where did he train as a Gladiator?
Capua
500
In what Forum were the first games held?
The Forum Boarium
500
Which technique was the most heavily armored?
Secutor
500
What is a "Subliqaculum"?
A Loin Cloth
500
What was the most popular reenactment with the audience?
Battle of Carthage
500
In what year did Spartacus excape?
73 B.C.
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