WorksheetsGladiators
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
Who came up with the idea of gladiator fights?
the Etruscans
the Egyptians
the Greeks
the Romans
Which of these groups was LEAST likely to become gladiators?
slaves
criminals
nobles
prisoners of war
What was the original purpose of staging a gladiator fight?
to celebrate the new year
to show off wealth
to honor the deceased
to please the gods
Gladiators were divided into several categories based on their strength. When they fought in the arena, they could use any weapon they felt comfortable with.
True
False
How many contestant were there in Rome's first gladiator fight?
6
2
8
10
What would a wounded gladiator do to beg mercy from the audience?
raise his forefinger
lower his shield
cry out "Help!"
stretch his arms
In which hand did a "net man" hold his net?
right
left
Who first banned gladiator fights?
Honorius
Caesar
Constantine I
Alexander the Great
For how many years did Rome have gladiator fights?
140
843
385
668
Who was finally able to put an end to gladiator fights?
Honorius
Constantine I
Caesar
Alexander the Great
