PPT-Gladiators

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. The Romans used great public projects to make their empire the most advanced of the ancient world. . The Romans particularly excelled at building roads. The roads made it easier the Romans to travel, move troops, collect taxes and trade with faraway provinces. The expression, “All Roads Lead To Rome” refers to . 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. for . the common soldiers being slaves and their leaders being gladiators — the former men of the humblest, the latter men of the worst. ,. . class . — added insult to the injury which they inflicted upon Rome. . 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. By Doug Rives. History of Gladiators. First recorded Fight was at Forum . Boarium. 264 B.C.. Two sons of Brutus . Pera. arranged fights to honor Father’s death. History of Gladiators Cont.. Originators thought to be Etruscans according to . 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. Hetaira. (. i. ) . . Porne. . Symposium. Pornoboscos. /. Pornoboscus. Rome:. Atellan Farce. . . Mime (masked and unmasked). Infamis/. infamia. . Dediticii. . Charioteers Gladiators Venatores. - 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. 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? . Year 2 Challenge. Readinggladiators.co.uk. gladiators@justimaginestorycentre.co.uk. @. RGladiators. Sam . Keeley. I’ve booked Reading Gladiators – what next?. 18 July – introductory webinar links sent to registered schools. . 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, . Year 4 Challenge. Readinggladiators.co.uk. gladiators@justimaginestorycentre.co.uk. @. RGladiators. Nikki Gamble, Caroline Bradley. I’ve booked Reading Gladiators – what next?. 18 July – introductory webinar links sent to registered schools.