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Roman gladiators included slaves, criminals, prisoners of war, and sometimes free volunteers. They lived and trained in schools before fighting in amphitheaters for the entertainment of spectators. Gladiator fights would end in death or surrender, with the crowd deciding the victor's fate. Successful gladiators who survived many fights could earn freedom or exemption from further combat. Different types of gladiators used varied armor and weapons depending on their fighting style.

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Gladiator Presentation

Roman gladiators included slaves, criminals, prisoners of war, and sometimes free volunteers. They lived and trained in schools before fighting in amphitheaters for the entertainment of spectators. Gladiator fights would end in death or surrender, with the crowd deciding the victor's fate. Successful gladiators who survived many fights could earn freedom or exemption from further combat. Different types of gladiators used varied armor and weapons depending on their fighting style.

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Roman

Gladiators

Tim Roos
Professeur Cian
Latin 1
3.2.17
Ancient Gladiators
Slaves, condemned criminals, prisoners of war, or free volunteers.

Lived and trained in a school or barracks.

A match would end with a death or surrender.

Spectators decided if they deserved to die or live.

Final decision was made by the sponsor of the game.

The most successful gladiators were favorites of the crowd.

Gladiators that survived long enough were awarded the wooden sword, which meant that they
never had to fight again
Amphitheater

The amphitheater
was large enough to Roman gladiator duels were fought in
hold the whole the Amphitheater, which was a large
population, plus oval arena, without a roof, which had
guests. The battles elevated rows.
were sponsored by a
wealthy individual, To provide shade for the spectators,
so all who came canvas awnings were supported by a
could watch it for system of ropes and pulleys.
free.
This gladiator fought with a trident and
net. They tried to knock their opponents
off-balance and then trip them with their
nets. They were lightly armored, with no
helmet or shield. For defense, they had
soldier armor.

Retiarius
1
Secutor Secutores were usually paired with a retiarius,
in the arena. A sector had a rectangular shield,
dagger, and smooth helmet. They only had
armor on one foot and leg. Their smooth helmet
helped to avoid the retiarius net. Their helmet
allowed for small vision.

2
Murmillo were often
called fish men,
due to their helmet.
It has a tall crest
which resembles the
spine of a fish. They
fought with a shield,
a spear, and a short
sword.

Murmillo 3
Hoplomachus Thraex Eques

4
Essedarius Dimachaerius Provocotor
Geible, James. "Different Types of Roman Gladiators." Primary Facts. Primary Facts 2017, 08 Mar. 2012. Web.
06 Mar. 2017. <http://primaryfacts.com/89/different-types-of-roman-gladiators/>.

Alchin, Linda. "Gladiators." Gladiators. 2017 SiteSeen, 12 June 2014. Web. 06 Mar. 2017.
<http://www.tribunesandtriumphs.org/gladiators/>.

Patrick, Greg. "Gladiators." The Roman Empire. Public Broadcasting Service, 2006. Web. 06 Mar. 2017.
<http://www.pbs.org/empires/romans/empire/gladiators.html>.

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