PPT-Gladiator: Fact

vs Fiction Gladiator Assignment The film Gladiator is a work of fiction and while many aspects of the story have been invented by the filmmakers it still features real historical figures and depicts some events quite accurately particularly gladiatorial . FeetMetresFeetMetresFCLuxFeetMetresFCLuxInchesMetresFCLux10032.8185.92532,7235.61.82,12822,901130.332,12822,90112039.421.67.11761,8916.72.21,47715,90315.60.41,47715,90315049.2278.91121,2108.42.894610, Jimmy Salow and Arthur . Carswell. Summary. Gladiator follows the life of Maximus . Decimus. . Meridius. , a Roman General.. Maximus finds favor in the eyes of the Roman Emperor Marcus Aurelius, much to the dismay of Commodus, Marcus’s son.. A Gladiator was used for entertainment and slavery in the Roman areas. Some gladiators were fighting criminals or wild animals. It is estimated that the first Gladiator games started back in 246bc.. Into The . Becca. . Postoll. History . Rome was established April 21, 753 BC. The first known gladiatorial combat took place at a funeral of . Junius. Brutus . Gladiatorial Combat was taken from the Etruscans. Gladiators & Games. Etruscans. Funeral “games” . 216 BC – first Roman ones – 3 days of games. Often during military campaigns or wars to raise morale. Eventually accompanied by a feast. “Given” by everyone from local politicians to the emperor. Janine . Canty. Michael Mondshein. Overview. Short Story. Gladiator?. Where?. Map. Travel Brochure. Good Gladiator?. Lifespan. . Weapons?. VIDEO!!. Why are there gladiators in the first place?. Short Story. 264 B.C. – 404 A.D.. Origin of Gladiator Matches. Originated as tributes paid to dead ancestors. Connected to . funerals. First Gladiators. First gladiator match in 264 B.C.. Staged by . Marcus . and . Gladiatrix. (not ancient). Ludia. . Mulier. vs. . femina. . Female gladiator in re-enactment, London. Mosaics of female athletes at Piazza . Armerina. (Sicily; Roman 4. th. century CE). Laws:. 22 BCE Augustus’ law on elites in the arena. C. rowe. In Gladiator. Russell Crowe in Gladiator. Russell Crowe in Gladiator the movie was inspired casting. Russell Crowe in Gladiator played the part of . Maximus. . Decimus. . Meridius. and was praised for "Crowe's steely, soulful performance". Russell Crowe was consumed by his role and the movie, which was directed by Ridley Scott, and contributed to the screenplay on many occasions. Russell Crowe received the coveted Oscar for Best Actor in a Leading Role in the 73rd Academy Awards.. Roman Spectacle. Think of it Like a Roman Pro Wrestling. Games began with Etruscans.. Used as a distraction/status symbol by elite classes.. There would be many different spectacles going on all around the empire.. In an epic. one-on-one battle to the death!. And your only weapon is…. The Review Game!. Welcome to. Word Choice. Gladiators!. Choose Your Category!. Weapon of Choice. Done. Liven Up the Fight. Done. - Review. Becca. . Postoll. History . Rome was established April 21, 753 BC. The first known gladiatorial combat took place at a funeral of . Junius. Brutus . Gladiatorial Combat was taken from the Etruscans. The Truth behind the movie. Did Maximus Really Exist?. No, but he represents the faction of Rome at this time that upheld a sense of obligation to the state and respect for duty and virtue . Marcus Aurelius. . Postoll. History . Rome was established April 21, 753 BC. The first known gladiatorial combat took place at a funeral of . Junius. Brutus . Gladiatorial Combat was taken from the Etruscans. At . first, .