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Daily Life in Rome: Gladiators

History
Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
8 questions
~16 mins
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A worksheet designed to help students plan an essay about the role and life of gladiators in ancient Rome, focusing on structuring arguments and evidence.

Topics covered:

#History
#History
#Daily Life in Rome
#Standard
#Essay Planning
#Gladiators
#Analyse the social role of gladiators in Roman society
#Compare different types of gladiators and their significance
#Explain the impact of gladiatorial games on Roman culture

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Daily Life in Rome: Gladiators

Subject: HistoryGrade: Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
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Essay Planning: Daily Life of Gladiators in Ancient Rome

Essay Question: How did gladiators influence Roman society and culture?

Introduction Thesis: Outline the importance of gladiators in Roman entertainment and social hierarchy.

Point 1: The social status of gladiators Explain how gladiators were viewed within Roman society, including their origins and social standing.

Point 2: The significance of gladiatorial games Compare different types of gladiators and describe their roles in public spectacles.

Counter-argument: Analyse opposing views that suggest gladiators had little social impact.

Conclusion: Outline how gladiators reflected and influenced Roman values and entertainment.

1.
Explain the social status and origins of gladiators in ancient Rome. (3 marks)
[3 marks]
2.
Compare different types of gladiators and their roles in Roman entertainment. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
3.
Analyse how gladiatorial games impacted Roman culture and social life. (5 marks)
[5 marks]
4.
Outline the reasons why some Romans viewed gladiators positively and others negatively. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
5.
Explain how gladiators reflected Roman values and society. (3 marks)
[3 marks]
6.
Compare the roles of slave and volunteer gladiators in Roman society. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
7.
Analyse the significance of gladiators becoming celebrities in Roman culture. (5 marks)
[5 marks]
8.
Outline the main arguments for and against the view that gladiators had a positive impact on Roman society. (6 marks)
[6 marks]

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