The Colosseum

Where is the Colosseum located?

• Paris, France

• London, England

• Rome, Italy

• Barcelona, Spain

When did the Colosseum open?

• 80 AD

• 1080 AD

• 1580 AD

• 1880 AD

How many people could the Colosseum seat?

• 500

• 5,000

• 50,000

• 500,000

Mark all the events were held at the Colosseum?

• Animal Hunts

• Gladiator Battles

• Fights for Freedom

• Nautical Battles

Who built the Colosseum?

• Jewish slaves

• Greek Slaves

• Paid citizen laborers

• Paid laborers from Sparta

Christians were martyred in the Colosseum. What does martyred mean?

• Vegetables were thrown at them and they were booed..

• They were killed for their religious beliefs.

• They were praised.

• They were given food and shelter.

Slaves and convicts could win their freedom if they fought really well.

• True

• False

Why was the Colosseum built?

• It was a place of safety in time of war.

• It was a place of worship.

• It was a place to entertain the people.

• It was a prison.

What broke the top of the Colosseum off?

• Earthquake

• War

• Looting

• Fire

Corrupt Roman leaders kept their people from revolting by giving them...

• gyms and baths

• housing and water.

• music and art.

• bread and circuses.