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Both yes and no, many of them were slaves. But many gladiators were normal people, often poor, in search of fame and glory. The slaves were bought by rich people who arranged gladiator matches, the slaves got an offer of freedom if they could win a certain number of matches.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 11y agoNo. The soldiers were Roman citizens or citizens of the allies of Rome who fought in auxiliary troops which supported the legions of Roman citizens. Towards the end of the empire, the Romans also enlisted Germanic soldiers in their army and hired Germanic mercenaries.
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∙ 14y agoBy not very much at all. Gladiators were in fact just slaves themselves but were used as entertainment for the collosseum.
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Why do you think that the gladiators were enslaved to fight for entertainment?
Beacause gladiators were slaves, they were slaves beacause they either commited a crime.
Were gladiators slaves or free men?
they were slaves not free men
When was there gladiators?
Gladiators are from Ancient Rome.
How were roman slaves transported?
Roman slaves were mainly transported in open wooden based wagons. Slaves that were gladiators, however, did have the pleasure of riding on horseback at times. For forced labor workers, walking was the only way for them to get where they were supposed to go. They would, of course, be tied up or shackled to prevent escape.
Did gladiators fight other gladiators?
Yes they did. Gladiators were owned and trained by sponsors ( similar to football teams today) and the different sponsors would match gladiators against each other. Often betting took place on the outcome of the battle. This was a big business owning gladiators and training them. A lot of prestige came with having the best "line up" of gladiators.
Did Romans accept slave fighting as a sport?
Yes and no. In the arena many gladiators were slaves. In everyday living fighting among slaves was not tolerated.Yes and no. In the arena many gladiators were slaves. In everyday living fighting among slaves was not tolerated.Yes and no. In the arena many gladiators were slaves. In everyday living fighting among slaves was not tolerated.Yes and no. In the arena many gladiators were slaves. In everyday living fighting among slaves was not tolerated.Yes and no. In the arena many gladiators were slaves. In everyday living fighting among slaves was not tolerated.Yes and no. In the arena many gladiators were slaves. In everyday living fighting among slaves was not tolerated.Yes and no. In the arena many gladiators were slaves. In everyday living fighting among slaves was not tolerated.Yes and no. In the arena many gladiators were slaves. In everyday living fighting among slaves was not tolerated.Yes and no. In the arena many gladiators were slaves. In everyday living fighting among slaves was not tolerated.
Why do you think that the gladiators were enslaved to fight for entertainment?
Beacause gladiators were slaves, they were slaves beacause they either commited a crime.
Were gladiators slaves or free men?
they were slaves not free men
Why did people become gladiators?
people became Gladiators from either being slaves or volunteering.
Were all gladiators slaves and prisoners?
Sure, why not.
What were gladiators paid?
No, they were slaves taken in war.
How were most gladiators obtained?
They were mostly slaves.
Were gladiators always male?
Yes and they were slaves or POW's from a war with Rome. Women in Ancient Rome had a defined place. Women were slaves, but not gladiators.
Who became gladitors?
Most gladiators were slaves. There were a few free men who volunteered to become gladiators
Who fought as gladiators?
Gladiators were mostly slaves. The emperors and the governors were keen on watching them fight and get killed.
How were the gladiators chosen and what kind of people became Gladiators?
They were defeated armies drafted as slaves to the Roman Empire.
What was the social status of a gladiator?
Gladiators status was just above a slave, which in most cases gladiators were slaves.
