Gladiators
This was the main venue that Gladiators would battle in.
Colosseum
The number of chariots that raced at any one time
Up to 12
unus + septem =
octo
Gratias
Thank you
How you say “hello” in Latin.
Salve
This was the person that trained the Gladiators to fight.
Lanistae
This was the venue many chariot races were held in.
Circus Maximus
Duodecim + tres =
quindecim
Mea Culpa
My fault / sorry
These were fighters that fought wild animals
Bestiarii
Name three types of people that became Gladiators.
Criminals, slaves, POW, free men who wanted wealth
This was the number of laps that the racers needed to complete to finish the race.
Seven
Novem + undecim =
viginti
Eugepae!
Woohoo/Yippee/Hooray!
This gladiator had a small shield and curved sword
Thracian
This gladiator was known as the “net man” armed with a net and trident
Retiarius
This was the Latin name for a chariot racer
Auriga
Tredecim + quattour =
septendecim
Answer the question: Quid est nomen tibi?
Mihi nomen est ______.
This Gladiator had a large shield and a short sword
Samnite
About how many people could the Colosseum hold?
~50,000
This is the Latin name for the chariot
Quadriga
Septendecim + duo =
undeviginti
Answer the question: Quid agis?
Bene, Male, Valeo
How you say "Please" in Latin
Te Precor