WorksheetsGladiator Quiz
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
Where did gladiators usually fight?
In a swimming pool
In a bakery
In an arena called an amphitheatre
In the forest
What was the most famous amphitheatre in Rome called?
The Colosseum
The Circus Maximus
The Forum
The Pantheon
Who were gladiators?
Roman teachers
People who fought in arenas for entertainment
Roman emperors
Builders of aqueducts
What did gladiators usually wear for protection?
Woolly jumpers
Armour and helmets
Long togas
Suits and ties
What did gladiators often use to fight?
Swords, shields, and nets
Paintbrushes and paper
Harps and flutes
Books and scrolls
Who watched gladiator fights?
Only emperors
Everyone, from rich to poor Romans
Only soldiers
Just children
Why were gladiator fights held?
To help Romans learn maths
To entertain crowds and show Rome’s power
To celebrate weddings
To sell food
What sometimes happened when a gladiator lost a fight?
They were asked to read a poem
The crowd and emperor decided if they should live or die
They had to bake bread
They were made emperor
Some gladiators were prisoners or slaves. What else could they be?
Farmers who wanted to become famous
Teachers who liked history
Doctors who loved science
Bakers who sold bread
What symbol did Romans use to show a gladiator should live?
Thumbs up
A red flag
A handshake
A smile
