Daily Life in Rome: Gladiators
History
Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
6 questions
~12 mins
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A worksheet focusing on the vocabulary and concepts related to gladiators in ancient Rome. It aims to develop understanding of their role, training, and significance in Roman society.
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#History
#History
#Daily Life in Rome
#Standard
#Vocabulary & Concepts
#Gladiators
#Define key vocabulary related to gladiators
#Explain the role and significance of gladiators in Roman society
#Compare different types of gladiators and their training
#Analyse sources to understand the daily life of gladiators
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Daily Life in Rome: Gladiators
Subject: HistoryGrade: Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
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Grade Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
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Vocabulary and Concepts of Gladiators
Source A: Description of Gladiators in Ancient Rome
'Gladiators were trained fighters who fought in arenas for public entertainment. They were often slaves or prisoners, but some volunteered for fame and fortune. Their training was rigorous, and their lives could be both glamorous and brutal.' Provenance: Excerpt from a modern history book on Roman entertainment.
1.
Define the term 'gladiator'.
[2 marks]2.
Explain why some individuals volunteered to become gladiators.
[3 marks]3.
Compare the lives of gladiators to other Roman slaves based on the source.
[4 marks]4.
Outline the training process of a gladiator as described in the source.
[5 marks]5.
Analyse the significance of gladiatorial games in Roman society.
[6 marks]6.
Write a brief summary of the daily life of a gladiator based on the source.
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