Gladiators

Where did gladiators fight?

• At the Circus Maximus

• In the Colosseum

• On the streets

• At the beach

Originally, gladiator fighting occurred at what special events?

• Funerals of the wealthy

• To celebrate victories of battles

• Weddings of the wealthy

• Anytime, to keep the ordinary people happy

True or False: All gladiator fights ended with at least one person being killed

• True

• False

Which of these was NOT something you would see a gladiator do?

• Participate in ‘mock’ battles in the arena

• Use tridents and nets in a fight

• Fight wild animals

• Participate in real-life battles during times of war

Why did emperors encourage gladiator fights?

• They were bored

• To show the enemy how powerful they were

• To make them popular with the people

• It was part of their religion

True or False: Women could also be gladiators

• True

• False

Which of these is NOT a weapon gladiators would use?

• A pistol

• A trident

• A sword

• A bow and arrow

Gladiator fights were popular amongst...

• Rich only

• Women only

• Men only

• Everyone

True or False – Gladiators were trained to fight in special schools

• True

• False

Which of these is a CHANGE in the way gladiators fought?

• They no longer just fought at funerals of the wealthy

• They used weapons

• Most gladiator fighters were men

• Most gladiator fighters had no choice but to fight