Circus Maximus Trivia Questions

Mr. Craft introduces the Circus Maximus, highlighting its historical significance and features. The video describes the exterior and interior elements, including shops, starting gates, and turning posts. Key structures like the obelisk, dolphins, and temples are discussed. The entertainment at the circus includes horse races, boxing, and hunting, with details on chariot types and safety measures for spectators.

Who was the original builder of the Circus Maximus?

• Augustus

• Tarquin the Elder

• Consus

• Agrippa

What could be found on the exterior part of the Circus Maximus?

• Turning posts

• Starting gates

• Shops

• Obelisk

How many starting gates are there in the interior part of the Circus Maximus?

• Fourteen

• Twelve

• Ten

• Eight

What do the eggs in the Circus Maximus indicate?

• Number of spectators

• Number of horses

• Number of laps completed

• Number of races held

Which landmark is located near the first turning post?

• Temple of the Sun

• Dolphins of Agrippa

• Shrine of Murcia

• Obelisk of Augustus

What types of chariots are used in the horse races at the Circus Maximus?

• Two-horse and three-horse chariots

• Two-horse and four-horse chariots

• Three-horse and four-horse chariots

• One-horse and two-horse chariots

What is the purpose of the water around the track in the Circus Maximus?

• To protect spectators from beasts

• To mark the boundaries

• To cool down the horses

• To irrigate the sand