1. Types of Gladiators

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3. Murmillo used swords and shields similar to the army
shield was 3 ft long by 2 ft wide

4. Thracian used lightweight armor
weapons and armor were based upon those that soldiers from the kingdom of Thrace used

5. provocator had the most armor only fought against other provocators

6. Andabatae wore helmets without holes, so they fought blindly
sometimes fought on horseback
had to listen for sounds from their opponent to attack them

7. usually only fought other equite gladiators
Fought on horseback
usually only fought other equite gladiators

8. retarius modeled after fisherman wore the least amount of armor
relied on speed
fishing net was used to trip or catch their opponent
trident was used to stab enemy