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Gladiatorial games were originally held to commemorate a military victory in the area of Italy called Campania. They came to Rome as funeral offerings or duties to a deceased head of a family. Over the years thy grew into public entertainments. But even so, they always retained their celebratory aspect as they were only held in memory of a dead person's virtues, as a memorial for some military victory, or as a special celebration, anniversary, remembrance, etc.
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How did the emperor react with the crowds at the gladiator games?
how did the emperor react withe crowds at the gladiator games
What does a lanista do during gladiator games?
Watching the game
What were the gladiator games and who were the gladiators?
The Gladiaters were slaves and servent And the Gladiater games were Entertertanment
Who was the sponsor of the gladiator games?
The gladiatorial games were organised ans funded by the emperors or the high officers of state.
Why were the first gladiator games held?
It is said that the first gladiatorial games were held in the Italian area of Campania as a victory celebration. The first gladiatorial contests in Rome itself were held in 246 BC as a "mundus" or funeral duty.
What is the most famous place that gladiator games took place?
The most famous place that held gladiator games was the Colosseum.The most famous place that held gladiator games was the Colosseum.The most famous place that held gladiator games was the Colosseum.The most famous place that held gladiator games was the Colosseum.The most famous place that held gladiator games was the Colosseum.The most famous place that held gladiator games was the Colosseum.The most famous place that held gladiator games was the Colosseum.The most famous place that held gladiator games was the Colosseum.The most famous place that held gladiator games was the Colosseum.
How were gladiator games different from ours?
In the original gladiator games, people(and animals) were killed.
How did the emperor react with the crowds at the gladiator games?
how did the emperor react withe crowds at the gladiator games
What are the ratings and certificates for Gladiator Games - 2010?
Gladiator Games - 2010 is rated/received certificates of: UK:12
In gladiator games what was the gladiator expected to do?
Stay alive by fighting for his life at the expense of his opponent's life.
Who sponsored the gladiator festivities?
The state and wealthy people sponsored gladiator games. A wealthy citizen might sponsor a gladiator game to celebrate or as a tribute to the deceased.
What animals were used in gladiator games?
lions and tigers
In gladiatorial games the gladiator was usually expected to .?
DIE
What does a lanista do during gladiator games?
Watching the game
Did all Roman citizens enjoy the gladiator games?
no
What did Romans call gladiator games?
The Romans called the gladiatorial games munera .
What were the gladiator games and who were the gladiators?
The Gladiaters were slaves and servent And the Gladiater games were Entertertanment
