Chariot Racing

How many people could the circus maximus seat?

• 200,000

• 300.000

• 2500

• 250,000

True or false: around 50 people died each year in the Circus Maximus

• False

• True

Which part of the circus maximus can be seen in the relief?

• spina

• metae

• pulvinar

• carceres

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

• dolphins

• slaves

• you just knew

• a white cloth called the mappa

How many chariots raced at a time?

• 4

• 8

• 12

• 16

What were the team colours?

• green, blue yellow and red

• green, blue, white and red

• orange, blue, white and red

• green, blue, purple and gold

What did the victor receive?

• leaves

• leaf and money

• palm leaf and money

• palm leaf, money and glory

Where do the races take place?

• The amphitheatre

• The theatre

• The circus

• The racecourse

How many laps was each race?

• 6

• 7

• 8

• 9

How many teams can race at once?

• 10

• 11

• 12

• 13