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Gladiator Types
Weapons
Latin
Gladiator Facts
Rome Facts
100
He carried a tall shield and a gladius
What is a myrmillo gladiator?
100
3-pronged spear
What is a trident?
100
Latin word for gladiator training school
What is a ludus?
100
Prisoner of war
What do most gladiators start out as?
100
Europe
What continent is Rome located in?
200
He was very lightly armored and carried a trident, dagger, and net into combat
What is a Retarius gladiator?
200
Long wood-handled weapon with a sharp blade on the end
What is a spear?
200
Latin for "hairy Gaul"
What is Gallia comata?
200
Wooden sword
What do gladiators start training with?
200
Italy
What country is Rome located in?
300
He rode on horseback and carried a lance
What is an Andabatus gladiator?
300
Gladiators throw these to trap their opponent
What is a net?
300
Former gladiator who trains others, latin for "butcher"
What is a lanista?
300
For the amusement of the Romans
Why do gladiators fight?
300
Major sea that borders Italy
What is the Mediterranean?
400
He had little or no armor and used two swords
What is a Dimachaerius gladiator?
400
A short metal, knife-like weapon
What is a dagger?
400
Latin for "seize the day"
What is carpe diem?
400
A gladiator who catches opponents in his net
What is a retarius?
400
Large arena where gladiators fought
What is the Colosseum?
500
He was one of the most heavily armored with a rimmed helmet
What is a Thracian gladiator?
500
These help block an opponent's attack
What are shields?
500
Latin for "always faithful"
What is semper fidelis?
500
Means the fallen gladiator will be allowed to live
What is a thumbs up?
500
This carried fresh water to cities
What is an aqueduct?