Roman Gladiators
How much did it cost to watch gladiator games?
Nothing. It was free!
Name the tool Romans used to remove dirt from their bodies?
Strigil
How many laps did the chariots go around the arena?
7 laps
True or False. Many favorite Roman plays were borrowed from the Zhou dynasty.
False. Many Roman plays were borrowed from the Greeks.
Where was the gladiator games held?
Amphitheatre
When could Roman citizens go to the bathhouse for free?
On public holidays.
How many horses were used in the chariot races?
2 horses, 4 horses, or 6 horses
True or False. There were two types of plays serious plays called tragedies and funny plays called comedies.
True
Who did the Gladiators fight?
Men, Lions and Bears
True or False. Did Romans play a lot of money to use the bathhouse?
False. Romans paid a small fee so that poor people could use the bathhouse.
Which colors did each chariot team use?
green, blue, white, and red
What did the male actors were during the performance on stage?
Masks and different color wigs.
True or False. Did Gladiators go school to become good fighters?
True. Gladiators went to the gladiator school called the ludus.
True or False. Only wealthy people had water inside their homes.
True.
In chariot races, how many teams raced against each other?
4
True or False. Women performed long plays (sketches) called mimes on stage.
False. They performed short plays (sketches) called mimes.
Who decided if the Gladiators lived or died after winning a match?
Roman citizens
Did Romans use soap to wash their bodies?
No. They used olive oil
Which animal was brought to Britain for the Romans to hunt?
Deer
What would the Roman audiences do if they did not like the show?
Shout and throw things at the stage.