LSCHS SCP Gladiators Pre-Quiz

What was a “nundinum”?

• a Roman holiday

• a weapon

• a type of gladiator

• a market day

How many public holidays were there under Claudius?

• 93

• 129

• 159

• 161

What were “ludi circenses”?

• types of gladiator

• public holidays

• types of weapon

• gladiatorial contests

What were “munera”?

• special celebrations

• public holidays

• types of weapon

• wealthy citizens

Which gladiator fought wild animals?

• Retiarius

• Samnite

• Bestiarius

• Murmillo

Which gladiator had a weapon that is used as the trademark of an Italian luxury car manufacturer?

• Ferrarius

• Maseratius

• Fiatarius

• Retiarius

What was a “munerarius”?

• type of gladiator

• the games’ President

• the emperor

• Public holiday

Approximately how many times a year has it been calculated that professional gladiators might fight?

• 2-3

• 7-8

• 3-5

• 5-6

What was a “ludus”?

• gladiatorial school

• a rich citizen

• a gladiator owner

• a gladiator trainer

In this context, what was a “lanista”?

• a butcher

• a gladiator owner

• a type of gladiator

• a director of gladiator training