A Gladiators Life Types of Gladiators Circus Maximus and The Colosseum A Gladiators Life As Rome expands it comes into conflict with other cultures which leads to armed conflict Majority of those that become gladiators are because of conquest ID: 295773
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The Roman Gladiators
A Gladiator’s Life
Types of Gladiators
Circus Maximus and The ColosseumSlide2
A Gladiator’s Life
As Rome expands it comes into conflict with other cultures which leads to armed conflict
Majority of those that become gladiators are because of conquest
The conquered were then escorted back to Rome where they would be sold in slave markets Slide3
A Gladiator’s Life
Sent to a
ludus gladiatorious
to be trainedTraining was under the supervision of a lanista
or “the butcher”
Abuse was common place and was both physical and psychological (whipping most common)
Day consisted of lifting weights and learning the art of death Slide4
A Gladiator’s Life
Common myth is that gladiators were only slaves
Majority were but they were criminals, debtors and those condemned to death
Trained according to one’s physical attributes or skillsSlide5
Types of Gladiators
Samnite carried a sword, long shield and a visored helmet
Retarius carried a trident, used a net to snare and wore amour for his throwing arm
Myrmillo carried a dagger and a shield and was protected by leg bands and a leather beltSlide6
Types of Gladiators
At the coliseum gladiators fought first
Concerned about survival and what
lanista will do if you do not perform wellAfter condemned are killed, animals hunted and criminal fights
Gladiators fight again in late day but it is to the death nowSlide7
Types of Gladiators
Defeated gladiators could appeal for mercy but it was at the whim of the crowd
Death did not always come at the hands of one’s opponent
Men dressed as Roman gods would kill the loser in a variety of ways to add to the sensationalism of the event
Thumbs down did not mean death. It meant to spare the gladiator and a thumb up meant to kill himSlide8Slide9
Circus Maximus
Large outdoor arena that seated 200,000 people
Held chariot races
Chariot teams had fans who followed and cheered for their teams
Used by emperors to appease the poor with free bread and admissionSlide10Slide11
Circus Maximus
Emperor Nero raced several times
Possessed no skill but people adored him
His behavior became irrational
used camels instead of horses
held night races
Began killing those who beat him
Declared himself champion at every raceSlide12
Colosseum
Built by Emperor Vespasian and Titus 70-80 A.D.
Seated 45,000, had two large restroom areas, covered area, numbered seating based on class, and had supporting facilities nearby
Longest games were 123 days longSlide13
Colosseum
Exotic animals hunts, gladiatorial combat, executions, brutal plays, battle recreations and possibly naval battles with alligators entertained the crowds
Christians martyred still debated
Used as a social valve to control populaceSlide14