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Ancient Combat sports fact checks
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100

Gladiator fighting was much more professional than Ancient Roman boxing.

True

100

Gladiators usually fought with a _____&______.

Sword & Shield

200

Ancient Roman boxing had a very strict ruleset to prevent fatal injuries to the fighters.

False

200

In Ancient Rome, instead of trained soldiers, most gladiators turned out to be _______

Slaves/Criminals

200

Why did the bicycle fall over?

Because it was Two Tired!

300

Which sport talked about in the presentation was one of the first attested sports in history?

Ancient Roman Boxing

300
Some gladiators became very famous after their victories in battle.

True

300

Romans used what instead of the modern-day boxing gloves?

Leather and metal straps.

300

How do you organize a space-themed party?

You Plan-et!

400

What did the first picture in the presentation display?

A Colosseum.  

400

There were no gladiator classes as all gladiators remained equal.

False

400
Ancient Roman sports took many inspirations from...

Ancient Greece

400

Why don't fish play basketball?

Because they're scared of the net.

500

Who was the name of the unmasked gladiator in the first video shown?

Maximus.

500

Ancient Roman boxers used leather gloves when fighting each other.

False (They used leather straps)

500

Give at least 3 reasons on how Ancient Roman Boxing was more dangerous than modern boxing.

Leather and metal straps for gloves, no weight classes, no rounds or time limits, usually ended in fatal injuries or even death, less rules overall, Etc.

500

How do you make 7 even?

You take away the S