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Life in the Roman World
Quick questions on Roman entertainment - SQA National 5 Classical Studies
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What is the amphitheatre?Show answer
The amphitheatre was the setting for Rome's most violent spectacles. Gladiators, usually enslaved people, prisoners of war or condemned criminals (though some were volunteers), were trained to fight with different weapons and armour, and fought before large crowds, sometimes to the death, though a defeated fighter might be spared. The same arenas staged beast hunts (venationes), where wild animals brought from across the empire, lions, bears, elephants, were displayed and killed. These shows were costly to stage and were often funded by rulers and ambitious men to impress the public.
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Who fought as gladiators, and where? [2 marks]
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What was the most popular Roman entertainment, and where was it held? [2 marks]
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What is meant by "bread and circuses"? [2 marks]
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