Tv/Movies: Drama:In the movie In the Name of The Father what was the Father's Name?

Questions

History : One who fought professionally in Roman arenas was a(n) ____________.?

History : She overcame her handicaps to become a lecturer and a scholar.?

History : She was Queen of Egypt and mistress of Julius Caesar.?

History : She was called "The Maid of Orleans".?

History : She was the first First Lady to be received privately by the Pope.?