Gladiators Janine Canty Michael Mondshein. Overview Short Story Gladiator? Where? Map Travel Brochure Good Gladiator? Lifespan Weapons?

GladiatorsJanine Canty

Michael Mondshein

Overview Short Story Gladiator? Where? Map Travel Brochure Good Gladiator? Lifespan Weapons? VIDEO!! Why are there gladiators in the first place?

Short StoryOnce upon a time lived a man named Spartacus, one day he decided to join

the army, but only after a short time he ran away. When he was caught, he was sold into slavery to work as a gladiator.  When men such as Spartacus were not fighting, they were locked up in the gladiator school, to make sure they did not escape.  

Spartacus did just that - he escaped. Around seventy other gladiators escaped with him. They found a wagon full of gladiator weapons. They stole those, too. They camped on Mount Vesuvius. 

Rome sent an army to capture the runaway slaves. The Roman army was defeated. Rome retaliated with twice the amount of solders but Spartacus and his army defeated them again.

Catching Spartacus was not easy. Spartacus and his followers spent their first winter with plenty of good food that they stole from the surrounding countryside. They prepared for battle. The gladiators taught others how to fight like a gladiator. 

Spartacus and his followers were hunted for two years. They defeated every effort to capture them. When Rome finally caught up with him, they killed Spartacus and everyone with him. 

(“Gladiator”)

What is a Gladiator? An armed combatant who

entertained audiences in the Roman Republic and Roman Empire in violent confrontations with other gladiators, wild animals, and condemned criminals.

Some gladiators were volunteers who risked their legal and social standing and their lives by appearing in the arena.

Most were despised as slaves, schooled under harsh conditions, socially marginalized, and segregated even in death

(“ONA”)

Where They Came From Gladiators were the

insignificant outsiders and the lowest rank of Roman society. Criminals, captives of war, religious dissidents, the poor and destitute and disobedient slaves in possession of a strong body and resourceful mind could well have found themselves being sold to the gladiatorial school.

The most popular Gladiators came from the Roman Empire.

(“Racist”)

(“Historical Background”)

Travel Brochure Come one come all to see where the vicious Gladiators

risked their lives every time they stepped into the arena.

(“Rome”)

Definition of a Good Gladiator

A gladiator should never ask for mercy, nor cry out.

A "good death" redeemed a defeated gladiator from the dishonorable weakness and passivity

the courage not to seek to avoid the inevitable

Offers his throat to his opponent and directs the wavering blade to the vital spot.

( "Gladiator – Coolvibe”)

Recipe of a Gladiator

Must have been physically fitMust of either had connections or must have been

a slave that was forced to fightCombat trainingDedicationA good diet

Newspaper Article

(“Gladiator”)

Cartoon

(Brown)

How people view them today?

What is a Real Gladiator?

(“Fake (“Gladiators”)

(“New Ancient Gladiator”)

PoemIn to the arena a world apart, Roaring past that chariot cart,

This is war were legends are named, To the death or go down in flames. Two men enter one man leaves, Fight to the death for all to see,

Crowd shout for blood ain't no remorse, Armed to the death with brutal force!

Into the games lions come out, Held in chains there must be doubt? Crowd shout out that sudden roar,

Blood and guts they all adore.Chariots engage warriors clash, Who will survive the gods ask?

To the end emperor calls, Sword goes in another one falls. Now is the time he cant defend,

This is the place were warriors attend

Love LetterDear My Beloved,

Oh My love which I wish to see I miss you so much. Your training just begun and I wish to see you some day long. I fear for your life. Why wont you leave and be with me. You don’t have to fight. I have seen the beauty inside of you and I want you to always live for me. I have found out that I am pregnant with your beloved child and I know he will have eyes like yours. Where’s your heart? You don’t have to do this. I would not live if you were to be beheading in front of all of Rome. My beloved I love you more than you ever know, and I trust that you will be safe forever. You will return soon

love, Your Love

Fake Award

You are the winner of the challenge. You may now move on to face the deadliest of them yet . HANG ON TO YOUR HEAD!!!!!!!

("Katiefotis.com." )

Flyer

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COME OUT AND SEE THE Gladiators. Their death is our glory

(*"Bible Times”)

Job reflection letter

Dear Anonymous Gladiator seeking Gentleman,

We are unable to grant you the opportunity to become a gladiator. You are weak and lack skills of a true gladiator. Please use your money to invest in the games because you will not be able to participate in the games right not. You are welcome to come back next year. But I will advise you not to. You will not make no matter how much you train. You have to be the most wimpy kid I’ve ever seen . Enjoy your life young man you will appreciate this letter someday.

Best Games Coordinator

Diet of a Gladiator

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Their high-energy, vegetarian diet combined barley, boiled beans, oatmeal, ash

(“Close to Home “ )

Lifespan The average gladiator lifespan was short; few survived more than 10

matches or lived past the age of 30. One (Felix) is known to have lived to 45 and one retired gladiator lived to 90. calculated average age at death at 27 for gladiators (based on headstone

evidence yet, calculation for average age at death; the majority would have received no headstone, and would have died early in their careers, at 18–25 years of age.

(“The Games”)

Weapons Harpoon Sword Long sword Net Scimitar Dagger Lance Shield

(“Gladiator Weapons”)

Obituary

Spartacus died at the age of 35, passed away on 73 BC, during the Gladiatorial War.

Spartacus was born in 109 BC in Rome, He was a slave in the Roman Army that was trained as a gladiator.

He later escaped to become a leader of 90,000 men in an uprising against Rome.

Gladiators http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I0fRqc_pChY 9:00 – 11:00 Slavery 42:00 – 43:30 Coliseum

How About the Audience….

(Adams)

(“Rome”)

The attitude of many Romans, even men of the highest culture, towards the arena was flawed and inhumane--or, if disapproving, not disapproving enough ...

Most started to like the sport.

Why are there Gladiators

Theory? Or Fact? It was all about a source of entertainmentThe Romans thought of it as a sport.The Politicians made it a way to get well-known, If

their gladiator won he gains publicity, therefore he becomes wealthier.

And Then It Falls!!!! The Gladiator games of ancient Rome began their decline through

the influence of Roman Emperor Constantine I. The rise of Christianity Less popular because of

Religious beliefs

(“The Independent”)

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