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Gladiators
Roman Play
Roman Baths
Chariot Race
100
What were the large Roman arenas called?
Amphitheaters
100
Did gladiators fighting each other use the same weapons?
No they didn't
100
Did the Romans enjoy the theatre?
Yes, they enjoyed the the theatre
100
What is the first thing the Romans do when they arrived at the baths?
They would take off their outdoor clothes
100
How many horses pulled a chariot?
Four horses
200
Did the Romans like to play games?
Yes, they enjoyed playing games
200
Did gladiators usually fight on their own?
No, they usually fought in pairs
200
What color wig would an old man wear?
A white wig
200
In what city are the best preserved Roman baths found in Britain?
The baths were found in Bath
200
Were chariot races held in Britain?
Yes they were.
300
Name two reasons why Romans hunted?
For fun and food.
300
What did the gladiators fight?
Gladiators fought each other and wild animals
300
What color wig would a slave wear?
Red
300
How would the dirt, sweat and oil be removed from the Romans bodies at the baths?
With a metal scraper called a strigil
300
What shape was the chariot race track?
It was oval.
400
What was a good way for emperors to gain popularity?
Roman emperors paid for free shows at theatres and amphitheaters
400
What signal would the audience give if they wanted the losing gladiator to live?
The audience would close their thumbs onto their fingers, or wave flags
400
What kind of shows did the Romans enjoy?
Comedies and tragedies
400
Name two reasons why the Roman liked to bathe so much?
To clean and to relax.
400
How many laps were the races usually?
Seven laps.
500
What did Romans introduce to Britain and why?
Fallow Deer just for hunting
500
What signal would the audience give if they wanted the losing gladiator to die?
The audience would wave scarves or put their thumbs out
500
How would actors show their character was funny or scary?
Wear a mask.
500
The baths were a good place to do three things. What were they?
To keep fit, to meet people, and do business
500
What were the huge stadiums for chariot races called?
Circus Maximus
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