Colosseum Quiz

What is the Colosseum also known as?

• Roman Amphitheatre

• Flavian Amphitheatre

• Gladiator Arena

• Roman Spectacle

Around what year did the construction of the Colosseum begin?

• 50 CE

• 60 CE

• 70 CE

• 80 CE

How many spectators could the Colosseum seat?

• 30,000

• 40,000

• 50,000

• 60,000

What types of events were held in the Colosseum?

• Musical concerts

• Gladiator fights, contests between animals and humans, and executions

• Political debates

• Religious ceremonies

What material was the Colosseum primarily made of?

• Wood

• Stone and concrete

• Metal

• Brick

How long did the construction of the Colosseum take?

• Nearly a year

• Nearly a decade

• Nearly a century

• Nearly a month

How many enslaved people were forced to work on the construction of the Colosseum?

• Nearly 10,000

• Nearly 50,000

• Nearly 100,000

• Nearly 200,000

What was unique about the structure of the Colosseum compared to most amphitheatres?

• It was built of wood

• It was dug into a hillside

• It was a free-standing oval structure

• It was made of metal

In which year was the Arch of Constantine built?

• AD 315

• AD 250

• AD 400

• AD 200

Who was the Arch of Constantine constructed to honor?

• Julius Caesar

• Augustus

• Constantine I

• Nero