Gladiators Flashcards
1
Q
Gladiatorial games
A
Munera
2
Q
Samnite
A
Samnis
3
Q
What leg would be exposed when a Samnite knelt behind his shield?
A
Left leg
4
Q
Neck protector
A
Galerus
5
Q
Where would a neck protector be placed?
A
On the left shoulder
6
Q
A broad two edged sword without a point
A
Spatha
7
Q
A tall curved rectangular shield
A
Scutum
8
Q
Thracian
A
Thrax
9
Q
A small round shield
A
Parma
10
Q
A curved sword
A
Sica
11
Q
Charioteer
A
Essedarius
12
Q
What did a charioteer fight on?
A
A light two wheeled British chariot with two horses
13
Q
Gaul
A
Myrmillo
14
Q
Net-man
A
Retiarius
15
Q
What was a net man only armed with?
A
A neck protector, fishing net, and trident
