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    Gladiators were warriors trained to fight in ancient Roman amphitheaters to entertain crowds. They fought other gladiators or animals, sometimes to the death depending on the spectators' choice. Most gladiators were slaves, prisoners of war, or criminals chosen for their strength and fighting skills. They lived dangerous lives but could potentially earn freedom or fame if they survived numerous fights over several years.

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    Gladiators were warriors trained to fight in ancient Roman amphitheaters to entertain crowds. They fought other gladiators or animals, sometimes to the death depending on the spectators' choice. Most gladiators were slaves, prisoners of war, or criminals chosen for their strength and fighting skills. They lived dangerous lives but could potentially earn freedom or fame if they survived numerous fights over several years.

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    Gladiators were warriors trained to fight in ancient Roman amphitheaters to entertain crowds. They fought other gladiators or animals, sometimes to the death depending on the spectators' choice. Most gladiators were slaves, prisoners of war, or criminals chosen for their strength and fighting skills. They lived dangerous lives but could potentially earn freedom or fame if they survived numerous fights over several years.

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    GLADIATORS

    YEAR 3
    LEARNING
    INTENTION

    1. To understand who gladiators were and their role


    in ancient Roman society.
    2. To recognize the conditions and challenges faced
    by gladiators.
    3. To empathize with their life conditions.
    Take a card and ask the
    WHAT DO YOU class about ancient
    REMEMBER romans.
    ABOUT THE
    ANCIENT
    ROMANS?
    GLADIATORS
    DICTIONARY
    'Gladius' is the latin word for
    'sword'. It is thought that this is
    the root of the word 'gladiator' .
    Gladiators were warriors who were
    trained to fight in order to entertain
    crowds of people. They would fight
    other gladiators, sometimes to the
    death.
    The clothing of a gladiator was usually
    minimal. Sheilds and helmets were use
    for protection.
    Sandals and a canvas loincloth, called a
    subligaculum, were worn.
    Most gladiators were criminals,
    prisoners of war or slaves, chosen
    for their strength and skill,
    although some people
    volunteered to fight.
    A If they survive for 3 years, a
    gladiator who started as a slave
    could win his freedom.
    Gladiators were trained at special
    schools called ludi, where they were
    taught different fighting styles, and
    how to use a range of weapons.
    They received 3 meals a day and
    medical attention if needed.
    Gladiator fights took part in large arenas
    called amphitheatres.
    The most famous of these is the
    Colosseum in Rome, which held up to
    50,000 spectators.
    During a fight, if a gladiator
    became badly injured or
    admitted defeat, the spectators
    could decide their fate.
    Gladiators were placed in different groups
    depending on their skill level, experience
    and weaponry speciality. Thraeces and
    Murmillones were the most popular
    groups.
    They fought with swords and shields.
    Most gladiators only lived to their mid-
    20s. However, if they were successful and won
    many fights, they could become wealthy and
    popular.
    Some became celebrities of their time.
    Venatores and Bestiarii were
    special groups of gladiators who
    fought animals including deer,
    ostriches, lions, crocodiles,
    bears and elephants.
    Would you like to be a Gladiator?
    FACTS
    Fought against animals.

    Spectators could decide their fate.

    Some became celebrities of their time.

    3 meals a day and medical attention.

    Fight other gladiators, sometimes to the death.

    During a fight became badly injured.

    Most were slaves.

    Freedom could be won.


    Gladiator Final Activities
    Gratias

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