Gladiators And Roman Baths Flashcards
Gladiator fighting was the most _____ entertainment in Rome
Popular
Was held in the
Amphitheatrum(amphitheater)
Rising rows of _____ surrounded the arena
Seats
Shelter from the sun was provided by
Canvas awnings
Spectators didn’t have to ______ for admission; instead the _____ payed for the entire show
Pay; wealthy individuals
Tuba
Trumpet
Gladiators were
Slaves, condemned criminals, or free volunteers
Fights ended with the _______ or ________ of one gladiator
Death; surrender
________ decided the fate of the loser of the match
Spectators
The life of the loser was usually ______ especially if they were famous gladiator
Spared
If a gladiator survived long enough, they were awarded the ________
Wooden sword(meaning they didn’t have to fight again)
Most popular gladiators with an oblong shield and a short sword
Samnites
Had a round shield and a curved sword or dagger
Thracians
Were equipped with a sword and shield along with a helmet with a fish-shaped crest
Murmillones
Used retia and 3-pronged tridents
Retiarii