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For one, gladiators never really fought lions. Lions were used either as a means of execution, or more commonly to be shown off either through displays or through fights with other animals or lions. This was done to show the prestige of the Roman Empire as they import exotic animals from far stretches of the empire.

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What animals did the roman gladiators fight?

mainly alligators, bears, lions, tigers, ostriches and bulls hope this helps -thank me later


When were Roman gladiators first used as entertainment?

Roman gladiators were used as entertainment in the year 264 B.C. The gladiators were used to kill each other and kill lions for the Roman peoples entertainment.


What animals would gladiators fight?

Lions, bears, tigers, hippos, and even a rhino


Why did the ancient roman gladiators fight?

To be used for entertainment.


What is the name of the arena that Roman Gladiators fight?

The Colosseum


Why did the Roman Gladiators fight?

most were forced to fight but some were volunteers in it for the thrill.


Would the the roman gladiators fight rhinos in the arena?

yes


What do galdiators fight?

they were called "gladiators" and fight each other to amuse their Roman owners


Did gladiators engage in combat with lions during ancient Roman times?

Yes, gladiators in ancient Rome did engage in combat with lions as part of public entertainment events in arenas called amphitheaters.


How often did the roman Gladiators fight?

It is believed that professional gladiators, like boxers of today, fought twice a year.


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).