Roman Gladiators Flashcards
1
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ludus
A
a gladiator school, like a modern football club
2
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ludi
A
games: a full day of free entertainment for the people
3
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amphitheatrum
A
amphitheatre
4
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noxii
A
condemned criminals
5
Q
pollice verso
A
the thumb signal to decide if a gladiator lived or died
6
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retiarius
A
a lightly armoured gladiator: fought with a net and trident
7
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murmillo
A
a heavily armoured gladiator: fought with a sword and a shield
8
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bestiarius
A
a gladiator who fought against dangerous wild animals
9
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venator
A
a hunter, who hunted animals in the arena
10
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rudis
A
wooden sword, symbolising a gladiator’s freedom
