II.7.Circus Maximus

Front

What are the starting blocks called? Options: pulvinars, carceres, metae, spinae

Back

carceres

Front

Which part of the circus maximus can be seen in the relief? Options: spina, metae, pulvinar, carceres

Back

metae

Front

How were the laps of the race shown to the audience of the circus maximus?

Back

dolphins and eggs

Front

How many factions were there in a race?

Back

4

Front

Who were charioteers? Options: Servi, Nobiles, Plebs, criminals

Back

Servi

Front

What were the lūdī circensēs?

Back

chariot races

Front

What was the term for the dividing wall in the center of the Circus?

Back

spīna

Front

What was a mappa?

Back

a white cloth

Front

What color was the charioteer of the veneta faction wearing?

Back

blue

Front

What were the starting gates at the circus called? Options: carcērēs, mētae, spīnae, podium

Back

carcērēs