PPT-Gladiators

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. ESSENTIAL QUESTION. In what ways did Rome’s culture, entertainment, and art reflect Roman philosophical and religious views?. AGENDA. Reading : Roman Entertainment. Videos : Gladiators, Chariot Racing, and Baths. Introduction. Gladiators were criminals or slaves captured in war.. Gladiators were made to fight to the death to earn their freedom.. Gladiators were named after the gladius. The gladius was a short sword used for stabbing, Roman soldiers also used it.. Why advertise. Types of advertising and . programmes. Where to advertise. (Rome, Pompeii). What to advertise. (Pompeii, . Beroia. in Macedonia). Memorializing the games after you’d paid for them…. 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. A power point presentation made by Joey NiEdErLaNdEr. The . Flavian Amphitheatre. . In the Center of Rome, Italy.. Largest built in the Roman Empire. emperor Vespasian started the construction between 70 and 72 AD , and ended under the power of Titus\. Roman Family Life. Rome during the time of its expansion was essentially run by a few powerful and rich families. . The network was not completely closed to outsiders, but it certainly safeguarded the privileges and wealth of Rome’s illustrious families like the . 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. Facts about Gladiators. Roman gladiators were trained in mortal combat,. a form of public entertainment in ancient Rome.. Roman gladiators were usually convicted. criminals, slaves, or prisoners of war.. Death as sport . http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s66zFW3nogU&feature=share&list=ULs66zFW3nogU. http://youtu.be/9dEqVy66HW8. What are the similarities of the gladiatorial games and the Hunger Games? . . 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, . Facts about Gladiators. Roman gladiators were trained in mortal combat,. a form of public entertainment in ancient Rome.. Roman gladiators were usually convicted. criminals, slaves, or prisoners of war..