The video explores the Colosseum's historical significance and its role as a major tourist attraction today. It discusses the modern-day presence of gladiators posing for tourists and the controversies surrounding them. The video also delves into the historical context of gladiators, their roles, and how they were regulated in ancient Rome.

What was the original purpose of the Colosseum in ancient Rome?

• A royal residence

• A venue for life-and-death contests

• A marketplace for traders

• A place for religious ceremonies

Why did Roman authorities ban modern gladiators from working near the Colosseum?

• They were damaging the Colosseum's structure

• They were unregulated and harming the country's image

• They were causing traffic congestion

• They were competing with official tour guides

How do some tourists perceive the presence of modern gladiators at the Colosseum?

• As a nuisance that should be removed

• As a fun addition to the visit

• As a historical reenactment

• As a security threat

Which Roman emperors were known to have curtailed gladiatorial activities?

• Nero and Caligula

• Tiberius, Cicero, and Constantine

• Augustus and Julius Caesar

• Marcus Aurelius and Hadrian

What surprising fact has modern research uncovered about gladiators?

• They often lived past 60

• They were all slaves

• They were mostly women

• Only 10% died in combat