The Spectacle of Gladiators: Life and Games in Ancient Rome
Step into the thrilling world of ancient Roman gladiators as we explore their lives, training, and epic competitions held in the grand Colosseum. Witness the display of valor through various types of gladiators, each adorned in unique armor and wielding different weapons. Experience the electrifying atmosphere filled with thousands of spectators, their cheers echoing through the arena. Watch as the emperor presides over the games, holding the ultimate power over life and death. Join us for this captivating journey into one of history's most fascinating spectacles!
The Spectacle of Gladiators: Life and Games in Ancient Rome
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Starter http://www.bbc.co.uk/history/ancient/romans/launch_gms_gladiator.shtml
CRITERIA A Yourtaskistomake a newsreportusingMovieMakerabout a Gladiatorcompetition (etc.) Thetopicwill be thelives of Gladiators. Belowis a list of allthedifferentareasyoumustinclude. Gladiator! • Describe the Coliseum. • Describe the gladiator. What type of gladiator is he? How do you know? (What is he wearing? What type of weapons is he using?) • Describe what happened during the event. Who or what other than the gladiator was present? • Describe the spectators. How do they react? How many are in the arena? What role do they play? • Where is the emperor? What role does he play in the games? • Describe the life and training of the gladiator.
The Gladiatorhttp://ablemedia.com/ctcweb/consortium/gladiators.html • Roman Gladiatorial Gameshttp://depthome.brooklyn.cuny.edu/classics/gladiatr/ • Gladiator: History and Timeshttp://www.murphsplace.com/gladiator/glads.html • Roman Colosseumhttp://www.greatbuildings.com/buildings/Roman_Colosseum.html • Rome: Colosseumhttp://www.kent.k12.wa.us/curriculum/soc_studies/rome/Colosseum.html • The Colosseum of Ancient Romehttp://www.eliki.com/ancient/civilizations/roman/