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Did thumbs up or down mean the gladiator would die?
Thumbs down means die, up means mercy
How many people could fit in the roman coliseum?
60,000 people can be seated.about 50,000 people
Briefly describe the Roman Gladiator contests and chariot races?
Gladiator fights were held in a amphitheater or a coliseum. Gladiators had to kill beasts like lions. Sometime there were duels between gladiators. When one of them is in agony, people can decide whether or not he will die. If they want that the gladiator that beated the other gladiator spares him, they make "thumbs up". If they want that the gladiator that beated the other gladiator kills him, they make "thumbs down". The emperor stands up and makes the final decision.Chariot races were held in a circus. There was a "spina"in the center of the track.The emperor dropped a cloth, the "mappa", to begin the race. The goal was to destroy everyone's chariot.
What was the sign to spare a gladiators life?
The Ancient Roman crowds are said to have used the "thumbs up" gesture to signify sparing a gladiator's life.
What did thumbs up and thumbs down mean in gladiator?
The thumbs up mean that if you are in the position to kill someone it means let them go and don't kill them Actually, that is wrong. It is a common misconception that the thumbs up meant the person would be spared. A thumbs up really meant to kill them.
What was the roman emperor's role at the colosseum?
He (or she) decided if the gladiator would live or die with a thumbs up or a thumbs down.
Did thumbs up or down mean the gladiator would die?
Thumbs down means die, up means mercy
What did thumbs up mean in roman time?
The thumbs up in Roman times meant the opposite to that of today. The crowd in the arena would signal to the victorious gladiator that they would have him kill his opponent. A thumbs down was that the opponent should be spared.
How many people could fit in the roman coliseum?
60,000 people can be seated.about 50,000 people
What role did the emperor play in the Roman games?
They sat and watched. If one gladiator had another at his mercy, the people would hold out their thumbs to indicate whether they wanted the gladiator to be spared or not. The emperor then gave the final verdict based on popular vote.
What or who died in the coliseum?
Gladiators, often prisoners or slaves, fought with each other in the coliseum. During hand to hand combat, they used a net, for snaring the opponent, a dagger for cutting their way out if snared or close up battle, and a short spear for distance attacks. When one soldier was disabled, the victor would turn to a panel of priestesses, and they would indicate whether or not they thought the loser should be killed by showing a 'thumbs up' for life, and a 'thumbs down' for death.
Briefly describe the Roman Gladiator contests and chariot races?
Gladiator fights were held in a amphitheater or a coliseum. Gladiators had to kill beasts like lions. Sometime there were duels between gladiators. When one of them is in agony, people can decide whether or not he will die. If they want that the gladiator that beated the other gladiator spares him, they make "thumbs up". If they want that the gladiator that beated the other gladiator kills him, they make "thumbs down". The emperor stands up and makes the final decision.Chariot races were held in a circus. There was a "spina"in the center of the track.The emperor dropped a cloth, the "mappa", to begin the race. The goal was to destroy everyone's chariot.
What was the role of sport in ancient Roman society?
gladiators was the main sport. is was made to entertain the viewers and the empire had total control of who lived and died by giving a thumbs up or a thumbs down. the main role of the sport was for the slaves to die. if the slave was good enough he could earn his freedom. hope this helps.
What is the alt code for thumbs up?
Alt+7 = Thumbs Up
Who are the gladiators?
Roman slaves that were forced to fight until the death for the pleasure of the Roman Emperor. This Can Be Called True, But Sometimes The Emperor Would Put Thumbs Up To Keep The Loser, Or Thumbs Down If He Wanted Them Killed. Sometimes He Let The Crowd Decide. Hope I Helped!! AliceAnswers
When was Two Thumbs Up created?
Two Thumbs Up was created in 2012.
When gladiators used to fight how did the audience show if they wanted the loser to live or die?
thumbs up or down :)
