Colosseum Quiz

Who commissioned the construction of the Colosseum?

• Nero

• Augustus

• Vespasian

• Domitian

Approximately how many spectators could the Colosseum accommodate?

• 30,000 to 50,000

• 50,000 to 80,000

• 80,000 to 100,000

• 100,000 to 120,000

What were venationes in the Colosseum?

• Gladiatorial games

• Naval battles

• Animal hunts

• Public executions

What was the primary purpose of building the Colosseum on the site of Nero's Golden House?

• To honor Nero

• To erase Nero's memory and create a public monument

• To use the existing structure for convenience

• To showcase new architectural techniques

Which of the following is NOT a function that the Colosseum served during the Middle Ages?

• A fortress

• A quarry

• A Christian shrine

• A gladiatorial training school

What was the velarium in the Colosseum?

• The main entrance

• The seating arrangement

• A retractable awning providing shade

• The Emperor's box

Which architectural orders are featured in the Colosseum's exterior tiers?

• Doric, Ionic, Corinthian

• Ionic, Corinthian, Composite

• Doric, Corinthian, Composite

• Doric, Tuscan, Composite

When did preservation efforts for the Colosseum begin in earnest?

• 5th century AD

• 10th century AD

• 15th century AD

• 18th century AD

What happened to the Colosseum following the fall of the Roman Empire?

• It remained intact and functional

• It was destroyed completely

• It suffered damage and was repurposed for various uses

• It was preserved as a historical monument

What is the hypogeum in the context of the Colosseum?

• The main arena

• The seating area

• The underground tunnels and chambers

• The retractable awning