The Ancient Roman World Unit Three: the Roman Empire Chapter Eighteen: Pleasing the Rowdy Romans Gladiators and Circuses Guided

The Ancient Roman World Unit Three: The Roman Empire

Chapter Eighteen: Pleasing The Rowdy Romans Gladiators and Circuses

Guided Reading Activity – SQ3R pp. 121 - 127

QUESTIONS: 1. What were some common aspects of the Roman ludi? 2. What kinds of games were popular in Rome during the empire? 3. Describe some of Rome’s religious festival ludi. 4. How did chariot racing play a part in the Roman lifestyle? 5. Describe the best known of all Roman games – gladiatorial matches. 6. How were the successful performers treated? 7. What aspects of the gladiatorial games did Professor Kathleen Coleman observe? 8. How does entertainment today compare to entertainment in Roman days?

KEY TERMS: tantalizing, gory, uproarious, artificial, agility

GRAPHIC ORGANIZER: Compose an INTERVIEW WITH A GLADIATOR article

Use the following websites to help you gather information for your writing:

http://ablemedia.com/ctcweb/consortium/gladiators.html http://www.salariya.com/web_books/gladiator/ Interview with a Gladiator Writing Recipe

A top Roman magazine has sent a questionnaire to you, Rome’s most popular new gladiator, to complete. GLADIATOR’S TODAY wants to make you a star – so tell them about yourself.

Introduce yourself Give some background about your homeland, your family, and your occupation.

Discuss how you became a gladiator (Prisoner of war, criminal, slave who volunteered for a chance to win freedom, or patrician who wanted excitement)

What injuries have you suffered throughout your training?

What animals have you faced in the arena?

What is it like underneath the Colosseum?

Discuss the most spectacular show you were involved in (individual competition, sea battle, animal fight)

Tell us some more about yourself and gladiator life