To pacify them. The roman mob (free roman citizens) were a force that no roman emperor dared take on. Not only were there comabts and races but tokens and food was handed out to the crowd, a kind of gory social security. Modern day soccer is promoted in much the same fashion as an opiate of the masses.
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The Romans loved the gladiatorial contests and were very noisy. They shouted their approval during good phases of combat or their support for a gladiator. They jeered when there was a bad phase of combat or when cheating was attempted.
good food, women, and prestige if a gladiator became successful. The ultimate goal was freedom in which a gladiator would never have to fight again unless he wanted to. In this regard, Roman gladiators had much in common with modern sports heroes, and a gladiator could retire comfortably if he lived long enough.
Spectators became part of the show in Rome by getting excited and supporting one gladiator and by deciding whether a defeated gladiator should be spared or not. Usually it was spared.
Government measures to distract and control the masses of Rome by providing free games, races, mock battles, and gladiator contests.they provided free games, mock battles and gladiator contests
Government measures to distract and control the masses of Rome by providing free games, races, mock battles, and gladiator contests.they provided free games, mock battles and gladiator contests
Government measures to distract and control the masses of Rome by providing free games, races, mock battles, and gladiator contests.they provided free games, mock battles and gladiator contests
In the original gladiator games, people(and animals) were killed.
The state and wealthy people sponsored gladiator games. A wealthy citizen might sponsor a gladiator game to celebrate or as a tribute to the deceased.
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no, not for people, but they do it illegally for dogs
how did the emperor react withe crowds at the gladiator games
Gladiator Games - 2010 is rated/received certificates of: UK:12
Stay alive by fighting for his life at the expense of his opponent's life.
i think it would be to distract people from board um
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