BUILDING ROME

What is the name of the famous Roman amphitheater where gladiatorial spectacles were held?

• Pantheon

• Colosseum

• Acropolis

• Parthenon

What were the gladiatorial spectacles held at the Colosseum?

• Archery competitions

• Chariot races

• Wrestling matches

• Fights with animals

What was the Colosseum used for besides gladiatorial spectacles?

• Punishing criminals

• Public speeches

• Concerts

• Art exhibitions

How large was the Colosseum compared to a football field?

• Smaller

• Same size

• Larger

• Cannot be compared

Who were the professional fighters who participated in the gladiatorial spectacles?

• Soldiers

• Athletes

• Gladiators

• Artists

What type of battles were sometimes held at the Colosseum?

• Sea battles

• Space battles

• Land battles

• Air battles

What was the purpose of holding pretend sea battles at the Colosseum?

• Entertainment

• Trade demonstrations

• Training exercises

• Religious ceremonies

What was the main purpose of the Colosseum?

• Entertainment events

• Religious ceremonies

• Political meetings

• Educational programs

Who were sometimes punished at the Colosseum?

• Children

• Criminals

• Elders

• Politicians

What type of animals were sometimes used in the gladiatorial spectacles at the Colosseum?

• Lions

• Elephants

• Zebras

• Giraffes