WORLD CIVILIZATION

CIVILIZATION

ROMAN

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What does gladiator mean?
A
in ancient Rome, a person who fought people or animals for public entertainment
B
the study of the body’s structure
C
a curved ceiling made of arches
D
a lyric poem that expresses strong emotions about life
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -A gladiator (Latin: gladiator, “swordsman", from gladius, “sword") was an armed combatant who entertained audiences in the Roman Republic and Roman Empire in violent confrontations with other gladiators, wild animals, and condemned criminals.

Detailed explanation-2: -: a person engaged in a fight to the death as public entertainment for ancient Romans. : a person engaging in a public fight or controversy. 3. : a trained fighter. especially : a professional boxer.

Detailed explanation-3: -1. in ancient Rome, a man who fought other men or animals with a sword or other weapon in an arena, for the entertainment of spectators: gladiators were slaves, captives, or paid performers. 2. any person taking part in a public controversy or fight.

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