How did a roman become a gladiator?

Answer 1

People became gladiators by either being a slave sold to a gladiatorial school, or by volunteering to undertake the training. Prisoners of war were sometimes also sold to gladiatorial schools, or sometimes they fought for the amusement of the soldiers on the frontiers, with the promise of freedom if they were victorious.

Answer 2

Prisoners of war and slaves sometimes became gladiators in ancient Rome. Some people became gladiators voluntarily for the fame and fortune they could receive from it. People would often bet on the gladiators. The Romes would also have the gladiators battle wild animals such as lions and bears. Unlike the Greeks the Romes loved guts and gore.

Answer 3

The only way a Roman could become a gladiator was to sell himself to a gladiatorial school. This was a disgrace, but some men were forced into this type of servitude because of overwhelming debt. Others became gladiators because of the fame and perhaps money that came with the job--if he were good.

Answer 4

People became gladiators for various reasons. Many of them were prisoners of war who were forced to become gladiators with the possibility of freedom if they were successful. Some of them were slaves judged to be rebellious or incorrigible by their owners and sold to gladiatorial schools. Others were free men who, mostly because of debt, sold themselves to a gladiatorial school.

Answer 5

The Gladiators were men and women who were trained warriors. However most of them were slaves. If these slaves won many times or became legendary they may be granted freedom.

Answer 6

The people who became gladiators were volunteers who chose to take on the status of a slave for the monetary rewards or the fame and excitement. They were originally prisoners of war.