The gladiators were pitched against each other in the Colosseum as a representation of Rome's awesome power for the people to see, as they could not witness the soldiers fighting in battle. This was a method for the governments of the Empire to create a sense of patriotism.
to become faomous and rich.
also to be rewarded freedom after winning 5 battles in a row
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).
Only gladiators mostly their best friend
gladiators faught for freedom of in prisonment.
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).
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').
the gladiators would fight to the death or fight animals
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).
the gladiators would fight different kinds of Gladiators or other animals
Rome Is Where Gladiators Fight
when two gladiators fight to the death. It is to honor gods. It was for entertainment and enjoyment.
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Other gladiators.
Only gladiators mostly their best friend
people came to watch slaves, or gladiators fight each other to the death, or fight animals like lions and elephants
gladiators faught for freedom of in prisonment.
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').
They were slaves who were taught to fight and kill to the death for the plebeian's (common folk) and Roman's entertainment.