World History - Roman Colosseum Quiz

For how many years has the Roman Colosseum been standing?

• Nearly 1,000 years

• Nearly 2,000 years

• Nearly 3,000 years

• Nearly 500 years

Who commissioned the building of the Roman Colosseum?

• Emperor Titus

• Emperor Domitian

• Emperor Nero

• Emperor Vespasian

What was the original name of the project that became the Roman Colosseum?

• The Flavian Amphitheater

• The Vespasian Arena

• The Titus Oval

• The Domitian Stage

What is the estimated capacity of the Roman Colosseum?

• 30,000-50,000 spectators

• 50,000-80,000 spectators

• 80,000-100,000 spectators

• 100,000-120,000 spectators

What was the purpose of the velarium in the Roman Colosseum?

• To protect spectators from the sun

• To collect rainwater

• To display banners

• To signal the start of games

What does the Colosseum’s Hypogeum refer to?

• The seating area

• The network of tunnels and rooms beneath the Colosseum

• The large statue of Emperor Nero

• The trap doors in the arena

How many trap doors did the Hypogeum have?

• 12 trap doors

• 24 trap doors

• 32 trap doors

• 40 trap doors

What were the most well-known spectacles for entertainment in the Roman Colosseum?

• Chariot races

• Gladiator battles

• Musical performances

• Theatrical plays

How were gladiators sorted for matches in the Roman Colosseum?

• By their popularity with the fans

• By height, weight, and skill level

• By the number of previous matches won

• Randomly

What would happen if the gladiators were severely mismatched?

• The match would be cancelled

• It would result in a long and drawn-out fight

• It would make for a quick fight

• The fans would cheer louder