Answer:
Commodus killed Maximus's wife and son, who is seeking for revenge.
Explanation:
Movie <em>Gladiator </em>is partially based on historical story about Marcus Aurelius and his son Commodus who inherited the throne of Roman Empire, which eventually led to its decline. Commodus is shown as an incompetent leader, while general Maximus is according to Aurelius the only one who can preserve the unity of the Empire. Aurelius died and Commodus wanted to remove Maximus as he was afraid that Maximus will inherit the throne. Commodus failed to kill him, but instead ordered his family to be killed. Devastated, Maximus is searching only for one thing - revenge, which he at the end accomplished.
Because it was easier for them and they had no money but i a way people today still trade
The Mongol invasions of Japan failed because Typhoon winds destroyed the Mongol fleet. The Mongols failed to conquer Japan even though they had successfully conquered the much larger land of China and also Korea. The typhoons that saved Japan did not even happen just once but twice ! Both times that the Mongols set out to conquer Japan, their fleets were destroyed by typhoons. Japan was geographically in luck and also helped by nature.
To gain the trust of his soldiers, to motivate them and keep them happy and inspired