Gladiatorial Shows Flashcards
1
Q
What were awnings for?
A
Shade from the sun
2
Q
What other building in Pompeii had a large awning?
A
Theatre
3
Q
Was the entrance free?
A
Yep
4
Q
What kind of person became a gladiator ( 4 people)?
A
Slaves
Prisoners of war
Criminals and volunteers
5
Q
A murmillo?
A
He wore heavy armour and has a fish crest on his helmet
6
Q
A retiarius?
A
He had little armour and carried a net and a trident
7
Q
What did it probably mean if the audience turned their thumbs down?
A
It meant that they wanted the loser to be spared.
8
Q
Who made the final decision on the fate of the gladiator?
A
The man in charge of the games
9
Q
Venatio?
A
Animal hunt
10
Q
Bestiiarius?
A
Beast fighter
11
Q
Shape of amphitheatre?
A
Oval
