The Colosseum and Gladiators

What organizational pattern is used in the text about the Colosseum?

• Compare and Contrast

• Cause and Effect

• Description

• Problem and Solution

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CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Convey \kən-'vā\ v.

1.to carry from one place to another

2.to serve as a way of carrying

3.to make known

4.transfer the title to

In paragraph 4 of the Colosseum article, which definition best describes the meaning of convey?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

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CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

The Colosseum can seat up to 60,000 people.

• True

• False

Where in the Colosseum would the women and slaves sit?

• The top

• The middle

• The emperor's box

• The front

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CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Labyrinth \'lab-ə-,rin(t)th\ n.

1.A place full of passageways

2.Something extremely complicated or twisting

3.The internal ear or its bony membranous part

In the Colosseum text, which definition best matches the meaning of labyrinth as it is used in paragraph 9?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• None of the above

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CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

In the Gladiator text, what definition best describes "brandish?"

• burnt piece of wood

• a mark of ownership

• to wave as a threat

• to show aggression

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CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

Commodus ____________ killing animals. One day, he killed ____________ bears.

• hated; 350

• enjoyed; 200

• enjoyed; 100

• hated; 100

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CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3D

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

In paragraph 4 of the Gladiator text, which definition best fits the word "gladiator?"

• soldier

• king or ruler

• slave/captive

• animal trainer

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CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

The gladiator named Flamma fought 34 times and won. 24.9 fights ended with a draw.

• True

• False

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CCSS.6.NS.C.7A

CCSS.6.NS.C.7B

What three animals were typically used in gladiator fights?

• snake, mouse, tiger

• dog, dragon, wolf

• bear, rhinoceros, ostrich

• bear, bull, elephant