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Greek & Roman Athletics Final
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History
Undergraduate 2
12/14/2013

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Aedile
Definition
"temple building" was an office of the Roman Republic. Based in Rome, the aediles were responsible for maintenance of public buildings (aedēs) and regulation of public festivals. They also had powers to enforce public order.
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Amphitheatrum

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Definition
Roman amphitheatre in Rome, next to the church of Santa Croce in Gerusalemme. It is the second ancient amphitheatre of Rome after the Colosseum It was part of an Imperial villa complex which was built by emperors of the Severan dynasty
Term
Biga
Definition
Biga is a type of pre-ferment used in Italian baking. Many popular Italian breads, such as ciabatta, are made using a biga. 
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Circus
Definition
In ancient Rome: a rounded or oblong arena lined with tiers of seats, used for equestrian and other sports and games.
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Consul
Definition
In ancient Rome, one of the two annually elected chief magistrates who jointly ruled the republic.
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Euripus
Definition

Is a narrow channel of water separating the Greek island of Euboea in the Aegean Sea from Boeotia in mainland Greece. The strait's principal port is Chalcis on Euboea, located at the strait's narrowest point.

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Factio
Definition

Either of the chariot teams that were organized professionally by private companies in ancient Rome, each recognizable by characteristic color and arousing supporter hysteria similar to that in modern sports fans.

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Familia
Definition
household or religious community under one head, regarded as a unit.
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Gladius
Definition

Latin word for sword and is used to represent the primary sword of Ancient Roman foot soldiers. Early ancient Roman swords were similar to those used by the Greeks.

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Hoplomachus
Definition

A type of gladiator in ancient Rome, armed to resemble a Greek hoplite. The hoplomachus would wear a bronze helmet, a manica on his right arm, loincloth, heavy padding on his legs, and a pair of high greaves reaching to mid-thigh.

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Lanista
Definition
Owner and trainer of gladiators. 
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Ludus
Definition
  1.  

The semantic field of "play, game, sport, training"

 

2.  training school for gladiators

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Munus


Definition
A gladiator;  an armed combatant who entertained audiences in the Roman Republic and Roman Empire in violent confrontations with other gladiators, wild animals, and condemned criminals.
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Munera
Definition

Were public works provided for the benefit of the Roman people (populus Romanus) by individuals of high status and wealth. The word munera, singular munus means "duty, obligation"

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Murrmillo
Definition

 

A type of gladiator during the Roman Imperial age. The murmillo-class gladiator was adopted in the early Imperial period to replace the earlier Gallus, named after the warriors of Gaul.

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Pompa
Definition

 

"circus parade" ; was the procession that preceded the official games held in the circus as part of religious festivals and other occasions

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Quadriga
Definition
A car or chariot drawn by four horses abreast. It was raced in the Ancient Olympic Games and other contests.
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Quaestor
Definition
Any of a number of officials who had charge of public revenue and expenditure.
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Retiarius
Definition
An ancient Roman gladiator armed with a net and a spear.
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Samnite
Definition

A Roman gladiator who fought with a short sword (gladius), a rectangular shield (scutum), a greave (ocrea), and a helmet.

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Secutor
Definition

 A class of gladiator in ancient Rome. 50 AD. Usually carried a short sword, a gladius, or a dagger.

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Senate
Definition

The governing and advisory council that proved to be the most permanent element in the Roman constitution.

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Spina
Definition

“Spine” = Central Barrier

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Theatrum
Definition

"Theater" ; Theatrum Orbis Terrarum : "Theatre of the World" is considered to be the first true modern atlas.

 

 

 

 

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Thraex
Definition

The Thraex, or Thracian, was a type of Roman gladiator, armed in the Thracian style with small rectangular shield called a parmula and a very short sword with a slightly curved blade called a sica (like a small version of the Dacian falx), intended to maim an opponent's unarmoured back.

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Tyro
Definition
a beginner or novice.
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Venatio
Definition
 a form of entertainment in Roman amphitheaters involving the hunting and slaying of wild animals.
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Venator
Definition
A person invovled with the hunting and slaying of wild animals for entertainment.
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1896
Definition
Athens: from 14 different nations
Term
1900
Definition
Paris
Term
1904
Definition
St. Louis
Term
1908
Definition
London
Term
1912
Definition
Stockholm
Term
1916
Definition
CANCELLED Cause of WWI
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1920
Definition
Antwerp
Term
1924
Definition
Paris/Chamonix
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1928
Definition
Amsterdam/St. Moritz
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1932
Definition
Los Angeles/ Lake Placid
Term
1936
Definition
Berlin/Garmisch Partenkirchen
Term
1940 & 1944
Definition
CANCELLED CAUSE OF WWII
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1948
Definition
London/ St. Moritz
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1952
Definition
Helsinki/ Oslo
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1956
Definition
Melboure/Stockholm/ Cortina
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1960
Definition
Rome/ Squaw Valley
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1964
Definition
Tokyo/ Innsbruck
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1968
Definition
Mexico/Grenoble
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1972
Definition
Munich/ Sapporo
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1976
Definition
Montreal/Innsbruck
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1980
Definition
Moscow/Lake Placid
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1984
Definition
Los Angeles/ Sarajevo
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1988
Definition
Seoul/Calgary
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1992
Definition
Barcelona/Albetville
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1994
Definition
Lillehammer
Term
1996
Definition
Atlanta
Term
1998
Definition
Nagano
Term
2000
Definition
Sydney
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2002
Definition
Salt Lake City
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2004
Definition
Athens
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2006
Definition
Turin
Term
2008
Definition
Beijing
Term
2010
Definition
Vancouver
Term
2012
Definition
London
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