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The gladiators were pitched against each other in the Colosseum as a representation of Rome's awesome power for the people to see, as they could not witness the soldiers fighting in battle. This was a method for the governments of the Empire to create a sense of patriotism.

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How did the colosseum kill people?

the gladiators would fight to the death or fight animals


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).


Who did gladiators fight?

the gladiators would fight different kinds of Gladiators or other animals


Which country do gladiators fight in?

Rome Is Where Gladiators Fight


What famous arena did gladiators fight to death in during 80 AD?

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What is gladiator fighting?

Gladiator fighting was a form of entertainment in ancient Rome where armed combatants known as gladiators would fight in arenas for the amusement of spectators. Gladiators were typically slaves, prisoners of war, or criminals trained to fight in organized matches that often ended in death or severe injury. These fights were a popular form of entertainment in Roman society for centuries.


What did the gladiators fight?

Only gladiators mostly their best friend


What else did gladiators fight besides animals?

Other gladiators.


Did gladiators fight for groups or family?

gladiators faught for freedom of in prisonment.


What was the role of the Colosseum in ancient Rome?

people came to watch slaves, or gladiators fight each other to the death, or fight animals like lions and elephants


Do gladiators always get chosen to fight?

The task of gladiators was to fight at the gladiatorial games. Individual gladiators may not have been chosen for every single game. However, if not, they would fight in one of the subsequent games.


What were the gladiators and what did they do?

In ancient Rome, gladiators fought, often to the death, to entertain crowds of spectators. Gladiators were trained in ludi ([sg. ludus]) to fight well in circuses (or the Colosseum) where the ground surface was covered with blood-absorbing harena 'sand' (hence, the name 'arena').