gladiators Flashcards
(17 cards)
what were the majority of gladiators in the past?
slaves/prisoners of war
were gladiators disciplined or not?
yes, very disciplined
how did gladiator fights go about?
gladiators were forced to brutally brawl, sometimes to the death
where did gladiators fight?
the colosseum
are gladiator fights taken as barbaric or civilised? why?
barbaric, because gladiators were forced to combat each other for the entertainment and enjoyment of the crowd
what kind of weapons did gladiators possess?
shields and swords/gladiuses
how did rising gladiators undergo training?
gladiators went through intensive training in special gladiator schools called ludi gladiatorii, where they learnt how to fight
who were the lanistas?
the trainers of gladiators
what were the jobs of lanistas?
to train, buy, and sell gladiators
what was the oath that gladiators had to swear to called?
sacramentum gladiatorium
name 3 benefits the gladiator lifestyle brought.
- good food/hydration
- luxurious treatment (e.g. choice of hot/cold baths)
- a decent amount of cash
what was the point of the oath?
to make sure the gladiators performed well, or else they would be beaten, burnt, or killed
what were gladiators who fought wild animals called?
bestiarii (singular form is bestiarius)
did all gladiatorial fights lead to death?
no, they could be spared by the opponent, crowd, or referee
why did fights to the death eventually get banned?
fans were annoyed and upset that their favourite gladiator was dead
if gladiators fought extremely well, what benefits did they receive?
- extra money
- gifts
- freedom!
what was the gender of gladiators?
males
