Ancient Rome Entertainment Venues

What was a Roman Bath?

• A place to take baths

• A gathering place for people to hang out

• A heated area

• A place to see sports

What is something a Roman bath DID NOT have?

• Pools

• Saunas

• Hot water

• Gladiators

What kept Roman baths warm?

• Furnaces under the floor level

• The outside temperature

• Mr. Boatright's breath

• Fireplaces above ground

Roman baths could be as big as modern football stadiums

• True

• False

What was performed at Roman theaters?

• Plays

• Chariot races

• Baths

• Concerts

Roman theaters had what type of seating?

• A full circle

• Semicircle

• Couches

• Leather

What new architecture did Roman Baths, Theaters and Amphitheaters all have in common?

• Doors

• Stages

• Pools

• Arches

What did Roman plays NOT honor?

• Their gods

• Their goddesses

• Military wins

• Common people

What was often held in the Roman amphitheaters?

• Plays

• Basketball

• Gladiator fights

• Speeches

How many people could sit in the Roman Colosseum?

• 100

• 6,000

• 50,000

• 5 Million