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Do gladiators use bows?
No, gladiators generally used swords. Some used clubs or spiked clubs. All had a shield and armour to defend themselves.
Did gladiators have swords and shields?
yes they did
What did gladiators fight with?
Swords, spears, and sometimes, household objects.
What weapons did the gladiators use?
what they used to fight was kinives, sheilds, and helmets to protecr their headswhat they used to fight was kinives, sheilds, and helmets to protecr their headsthey also used tridents, nets, spears, bows and swords
What are some weapons that the gladiators used?
Before gladiators fought a match they chose from a hat the set of weapons that they would use. There were 3 sets. The first set was a spear and a helmet . The second set was a net (that could be thrown to capture the other gladiator) and a trident. The last set was a sword and a shield with a helmet. These are the weapon sets that they to chose from.
Did gladiators use big swords or did they use daggers?
The Romans used several things. One of the most common items was the short sword that was used in battle and the arena. They also used nets, tridents, and spears in the arena.
What were the trained fighters who battled in the Colosseum called?
The gladiators were the trained fighters who battled in the Colosseum.
How did people fight in the ancient rome colossuem?
Well the entertainers, that is the different types of gladiators, fought according to their rules and standards. Most gladiators used swords of various types and shields although there were the animal hunters who used only spears and at times horsemen who used a bow and arrow, The spectators used their fists and feet in the fight for the gifts that were thrown to the public at the end of the day's events.
What was used colosseum for?
the colosseum was used for entertainment by Gladiators fighting Gladiators or Gladiators fighting animals........i think sorry im not 100% sure :(
What is the comparison between boxing and gladiatorial fights?
the comparison is that they both require fighting until one of the contestants can no longer fight. the contrast is that gladiators requires killing the opponent, while it is not required in boxing. In gladiotarial fights the gladiators used swords, helmets, chains, nets,( and a trident for the death-blow, which used to be signaled by Nero by lowering his thumb) and the purpose was to kill the opponent. Boxing is an innocent kids' play when compared to gladiators' fight.
What were the bulidings that the gladiators fought in?
Gladiators fought in amphitheaters, or as commonly called by the ancients, "the arena".
What were the men who fought in the amphitheatres in rome called?
If they were hired to fight in the arena, they were called gladiators. If they were hired to fight in the army, they were called auxiliaries. If they were hired to fight in the streets, they were called thugs.
