The Games Flashcards
Who staged the bouts and why?
Julius Caesar did in hou noir of his deceased father and daughter.
Why were the games declined?
When Romans were influenced by Christianity they could no longer continue the games
What does gladiator mean?
Swordsman originating from the word gladius mean sword
What was the purpose of gladiators?
They were meant to entertain audiences by having battles to the death either with each other or wild animals
How could you become a gladiator?
Most of them were slaves and were not in the patrician class
How were gladiators treated?
They were segregated even in death and were publicly imarginilised
How many types of gladiators were there?
8
Name the different types of gladiators?
Beastarii Essedari Andabate Equites Retiarii Thraces Hoplomanchi Murmillones
Describe equites?
Fought on horses with spears and a gladius. Dressed in a full tunic.
Describe the andabates?
They amused the audience because they fought blindfolded wearing a visor
Describe the bestiarii
Fought with the wild animals and were only allowed a spear
Describe the Essedari
Fought on chariots with a bow and spear
Describe the murmillones
Fought with gladius whilst wearing a styled helmet and arm guard
Describe the Retiarii
Fought with a trident and didn’t wear much clothes
Describe the thraces
Similar to a machete thraces use a Thracian curved sword and wear a broad-rimmed helmet
Describe the hoplomachi
Used throwing spears and would always cast it before a battle. Were fully armored.
What events were held at the colosseum?
Gladiatorial contests Mock sea battles (act out a battle) Executions Animal hunts Dramas
What is the Latin word for sand?
‘arena’
What is a hypogeum?
A structure were the wild animals were kept before battles
How were the gladiatorial games started?
It started off at funerals of wealthy nobles. Romans believed human blood could purify the soul. They were originally called the funeral games.
