Roman Games
2 main spectator sports Gladiatorial Games Circus Games
Circus Games Checkers Juggling Dice Backgammon Animal tricks
Gladiatorial Games 300 BC Chariot Racing Armed men and women would fight Ludi Romans encouraged these gladiators to fight beasts (Bears, Lions, Tigers, Bulls)
Gladiatorial Fights Animals would be brought in from all over the world and treated badly in order to ensue a fight This still occurs somewhere in the world. Where? Lunch break at noon with other forms of entertainment Singing Dancing Criminal Punishment
Gladiators rhvs rhvs Romans believed the gladiator fights were for the Gods’ satisfaction Within the amphitheater, rich people sat below while poor stood up top
Coliseums Roman Coliseum was the biggest in the world oyJs oyJs