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