Gladiator Battles
Gladiators always fought against animals. True or False?
False, they rarely fought against animals.
What are ocrea?
Ocrea are shin guards
What were the Mirmillones known as?
They were known as the 'fish men'
Where were most gladiator battles fought?
The Colosseum
What is the thumbs down gesture supposed to mean?
Death
What are manicae?
Manicae are leather elbow or wrist bands
Were the Provactors the most heavily armed gladiators?
Yes
What were the racetracks that the chariots raced on called?
They were called circuses
Were women forced to battle as gladiators, or was it their free will?
It was their free will to decide whether they wanted to battle or be on the sidelines
What is a gladius?
A gladius is a short sword.
What were the Laquearri know as?
They were known as the ‘lasso men’
who was the most famous gladiator?
Spartacus
Gladiators always fought until the death? True or False?
False, most fights actually had very strict rules and regulations
What is a dory?
A dory is a long spear
What did the Essadarii, also known as ‘chariot men’ do?
Ran people over with chariots or fought on foot if needed
What were gladiator bouts originally part of?
Funeral ceremonies
What drove non-slaves to sign up to be gladiators and fight in battles?
The thrill of the battle and the roar of the crowds drove many men, and women, to begin fighting.
what is a fascina?
A fascina is a three-pronged spear that is thrown like a harpoon
Who did the Thraces usually fight?
The Mirmillones
When were the gladiator games officially banned and by who?
They were banned in 325 CE by Constantine