WORLD HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -Most gladiators were prisoners of war, slaves bought for the purpose, or criminals condemned to serve in the schools (damnati ad ludos).

Detailed explanation-2: -In Latin, the name Gladiator literally translates as ‘swordsman’. They were professional fighters who fought in ancient Roman times, in front of a crowd, usually in large amphitheatres, including the Colosseum. Gladiators were fighters that date back to the 4th century BC. Gladiators lived in ancient times.

Detailed explanation-3: -Forcefully conscripted into gladiator schools, the first Roman gladiators were criminals, prisoners of war and slaves. Faced with the choice of fighting to death or execution, performing in the amphitheaters was not a choice. However, as the gladiatorial games increased in popularity, even free men (and some women!)

Detailed explanation-4: -There were many different types of gladiators in ancient Rome. Some of the first gladiators had been prisoners-of-war, and so some of the earliest types of gladiators were experienced fighters; Gauls, Samnites, and Thraeces (Thracians) used their native weapons and armor.