Roman Colosseum

What did people do in the colosseum?

• Gladiatorial combats, Hunts, Wild animal fights

• Spartan Fights, Chariot Racing, Praying

• Creative artwork, Punishments

• Selling of slaves, taking pictures

What group of people got to sit in the front rows of the Colosseum?

• Women

• Senators

• Slaves

• Soldiers

Who had to sit or stand at the back, near the top of the stadium?

• Senators

• Consuls

• Women

• Men

What was the hypogeum?

• A series of passages underneath the floor of the Colosseum

• A large awning that could be set up to keep rain or the sun off of the spectators

• A large statue situated just outside the main entrance

• A school for the best gladiators

True or False: The Colosseum had one main entrance where everyone had to enter and exit the stadium.

• True

• False

There were trap doors underneath the floor of the stadium to release dangerous animals into the Colosseum.

• True

• False

What building is this?

• The Roman Forum

• The Acopolis

• The Colosseum

• The Pantheon

What was the colosseum made of

• Stone
• Bricks
• Concrete
• sandstone

What did the gladiator use as weapons?

• Swords and shields

• tridents and fishing nets

• Daggers

• All of above

Although the exact gesture isn't known, how would the emperor and crowd vote life or death?

• with their fists
• with their applause
• with their thumbs
• with shouts