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Why do you think that the gladiators were enslaved to fight for entertainment?
Beacause gladiators were slaves, they were slaves beacause they either commited a crime.
What were the roles for free men and free women and slaves in Athenian life?
it don't matter if they are men & women that they should have equality.
What was the roles of free men free women and slaves in Athenian life?
Free woman and slaves in Athenian life held many roles, most of them supporting. They could do manual labor for pay or in the case of the women, serve as companions and wives.
Are gladiators slaves?
Both yes and no, many of them were slaves. But many gladiators were normal people, often poor, in search of fame and glory. The slaves were bought by rich people who arranged gladiator matches, the slaves got an offer of freedom if they could win a certain number of matches.
Why are gladiators so important?
they were barave men and risked there lives to keep people entertained
Who became gladitors?
Most gladiators were slaves. There were a few free men who volunteered to become gladiators
Were Gladiators slaves?
Most of the gladiators were slaves. Slaves in antiquity were civilian war captives. Therefore, slaves and prisoners were one and the same thing. There were some freemen who volunteered to be gladiators
Who became gladiators?
The Gladiators were men and women who were trained warriors. However most of them were slaves. If these slaves won many times or became legendary they may be granted freedom.
What were the roman volunteer gladiators called?
There were no volunteers for gladiators. The men who were gladiators were slaves and POW's from various armies that the Roman's defeated. The gladiator life was not something a person would choose to live.
What were volunteer gladiators called?
There were no volunteers for gladiators. The men who were gladiators were slaves and POW's from various armies that the Roman's defeated. The gladiator life was not something a person would choose to live.
Did Romans accept slave fighting as a sport?
Yes and no. In the arena many gladiators were slaves. In everyday living fighting among slaves was not tolerated.Yes and no. In the arena many gladiators were slaves. In everyday living fighting among slaves was not tolerated.Yes and no. In the arena many gladiators were slaves. In everyday living fighting among slaves was not tolerated.Yes and no. In the arena many gladiators were slaves. In everyday living fighting among slaves was not tolerated.Yes and no. In the arena many gladiators were slaves. In everyday living fighting among slaves was not tolerated.Yes and no. In the arena many gladiators were slaves. In everyday living fighting among slaves was not tolerated.Yes and no. In the arena many gladiators were slaves. In everyday living fighting among slaves was not tolerated.Yes and no. In the arena many gladiators were slaves. In everyday living fighting among slaves was not tolerated.Yes and no. In the arena many gladiators were slaves. In everyday living fighting among slaves was not tolerated.
How did gladiators get chosen to fight?
Slaves and criminals and captured men from enemy armies were selected to be gladiators by the Romans. These men would normally be fit enough to engage in battle with other gladiators. Individual Romans often ran gladiator training camps to prepare these enslaved men for hand to hand combat.
What did gladiators do for fun outside of the arena?
The pre-fight rituals were more than likely unique to the individual gladiator, just as our baseball players have rituals that they perform before stepping into the batter's box. However some of them can be stated. If he were smart, he would warm up and loosen up. He would be certain that his armor and weapons were bright and shiny, as the entrance parade was one of music and glitz. He would check his weapons to be sure that they were usable and had no problem. He would sacrifice or pray to his favorite god.
Were gladiators usually salves or usually free?
Gladiators were slaves. Some Roman citizens volunteered to be gladiators. They legally became slaves because this involved submission to a master and they also became infames. This was a form of social dishonour which put you at the lowest social status and deprived you of the rights of citizenship.
Why do you think that the gladiators were enslaved to fight for entertainment?
Beacause gladiators were slaves, they were slaves beacause they either commited a crime.
Why do gladiators exist?
Men became gladiators mainly because they were forced to. Some were prisoners of war who were considered unfit for any other service, some were slaves sold to the gladiatorial schools, and some were free men who were debtors and became gladiators as the only way they could earn money.
Where did roman gladiators come from?
Gladiators came from all over the empire and even from Rome itself. Many gladiators were prisoners of war and some were slaves. A freeborn man in Rome could also sell himself to a gladiatorial school.
