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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.

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to become faomous and rich.

also to be rewarded freedom after winning 5 battles in a row

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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).


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.


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 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').

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How did the colosseum kill people?

the gladiators would fight to the death or fight animals


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).


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?

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What else did gladiators fight besides animals?

Other gladiators.


What did the gladiators fight?

Only gladiators mostly their best friend


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


Did gladiators fight for groups or family?

gladiators faught for freedom of in prisonment.


What were the 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').


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.