The Romans used real sea battles in the Colosseum.
True
False
The Colosseum still holds sea battles today.
False
True
Why did the Romans show these sea battles?
They showed these battles to entertain people and to celebrate special events.
Who sat closest to the arena?
Roman senators and important guests sat closest.
Was the Colosseum only for rich people?
No, the Colosseum was for everyone, but not all seats were equal.
What material was the Colosseum built with?
Wood and clay
Stone and concrete
Bricks and sand
How many visitors come each year?
5 million
1 million
10 million
What animals were used in battles?
Horses and birds
Lions, tigers, and rhinos
Bears and wolves
The Colosseum was built between ___ and ___ AD.
The Colosseum was built between 72 and 80 AD.
The underground area was called the ___.
The underground area was called the hypogeum.
Special tickets give access to the ___ floor and upper seating levels.
Special tickets give access to the arena floor and upper seating levels.
The Colosseum in Rome is the largest surviving amphitheatre and one of ________!
the Seven Wonders of the World
The Colosseum could hold about _________ spectators.
80,000
70,000
50,000
It was famous for __________, animal hunts, and even __________, which required flooding the arena.
gladiator fights, mock sea battles
The structure has 80 numbered _____ for entrances and 36 trapdoors for special effects during events.
archways
The Colosseum is open every day except for ___________!
few holidays
