{"id":3675,"date":"2015-12-12T18:23:53","date_gmt":"2015-12-12T15:23:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/activehistory.co.uk\/updates\/?p=3675"},"modified":"2015-11-30T18:25:04","modified_gmt":"2015-11-30T15:25:04","slug":"gladiatorial-combat-a-roleplay-game","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.activehistory.co.uk\/updates\/key-stage\/year-7-history\/gladiatorial-combat-a-roleplay-game\/","title":{"rendered":"Gladiatorial Combat – A Roleplay Game!"},"content":{"rendered":"

Gladiatorial Combat – A Roleplay Game!<\/a><\/strong> | Accompanying question sheet<\/a>\"\"<\/a>
\n<\/a>“In this activity you will learn all about Roman Gladiators. You will complete a playing card all about your gladiator, then take the role of a gladiator and use your knowledge to help you win in a series of ‘battles’ against your opponents. Remember: Knowledge is Power!”<\/p>\n

Part of the new Roman Empire unit<\/a> at www.activehistory.co.uk<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Gladiatorial Combat – A Roleplay Game! | Accompanying question sheet “In this activity you will learn all about Roman Gladiators. You will complete a playing card all about your gladiator, then take the role of a gladiator and use your knowledge to help you win in a series of ‘battles’ against your opponents. Remember: Knowledge… <\/p>\n

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