HISTORY
ANCIENT ROME
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Question
[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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To entertain the Romans
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To defend Rome
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To teach classes to the elite in society
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To honor the Roman Gods
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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: -The purpose of gladiator games originated with the Etruscans, where a leader was, as part of the funeral ceremony, a pair of warriors fighting to the death to honor his warlike spirit. Over time, the practice became institutionalized, which Romans imitated.
Detailed explanation-3: -The Romans enjoyed watching fights between gladiators, and fights between people and animals. These bloodthirsty shows were put on in front of crowds in large arenas called amphitheatres. Gladiators fought one another, usually in pairs. They also fought wild animals such as lions or bears.