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It depends on at what time they were fighting. At the start of the gladiatorial contests in very early Rome, no, they fought to the death. But as the years went on and the gladiators became professionalized and the crowds were demanding more and more pairs of fighters, yes, the gladiators survived, at least most of them. It cost a lot of money to train and feed and equip a gladiator and the owners of the schools were not about to see half of their investments killed off everytime they contracted for a bout. If a loser fought bravely he was often spared, but would get no prize money.
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∙ 10y agoYes, many gladiators were injured and many died. The gladiatorial contests were dangerous.
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Did Roman gladiators fight to the death?
no they did not due to the fact that a sponsor would have to pay for a gladiators replacement if they died, sponsors usually let the gladiator live (gladiators had a 90% chance of surviving a fight).
Did gladiators like to fight?
no they did not due to the fact that a sponsor would have to pay for a gladiators replacement if they died, sponsors usually let the gladiator live (gladiators had a 90% chance of surviving a fight).
What did the gladiators fight?
Only gladiators mostly their best friend
Did gladiators fight for groups or family?
gladiators faught for freedom of in prisonment.
Who were gladiators and what did they do?
In ancient Rome, gladiators fought, often to the death, to entertain crowds of spectators. Gladiators were trained in ludi ([sg. ludus]) to fight well in circuses (or the Colosseum) where the ground surface was covered with blood-absorbing harena 'sand' (hence, the name 'arena').
Did Roman gladiators fight to the death?
no they did not due to the fact that a sponsor would have to pay for a gladiators replacement if they died, sponsors usually let the gladiator live (gladiators had a 90% chance of surviving a fight).
How did the colosseum kill people?
the gladiators would fight to the death or fight animals
What were the gladiators jobs?
They were slaves who were taught to fight and kill to the death for the plebeian's (common folk) and Roman's entertainment.
Did gladiators like to fight?
no they did not due to the fact that a sponsor would have to pay for a gladiators replacement if they died, sponsors usually let the gladiator live (gladiators had a 90% chance of surviving a fight).
Who did gladiators fight?
the gladiators would fight different kinds of Gladiators or other animals
Which country do gladiators fight in?
Rome Is Where Gladiators Fight
What is gladiator fighting?
when two gladiators fight to the death. It is to honor gods. It was for entertainment and enjoyment.
What famous arena did gladiators fight to death in during 80 AD?
ya mum
What else did gladiators fight besides animals?
Other gladiators.
What did the gladiators fight?
Only gladiators mostly their best friend
Did gladiators fight for groups or family?
gladiators faught for freedom of in prisonment.
What was the role of the Colosseum in ancient Rome?
people came to watch slaves, or gladiators fight each other to the death, or fight animals like lions and elephants
