I WONDER - Where Did The Emperor Sit In The Colosseum?
 Me Pregunto - Dónde Se Sentaba El Emperador En El Coliseo?

I WONDER - Where Did The Emperor Sit In The Colosseum? Me Pregunto - Dónde Se Sentaba El Emperador En El Coliseo?

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Social Studies, History

KG - 12th Grade

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The video explains the seating arrangement in the Colosseum, determined by Roman law. The emperor had the best seat, known as the emperor's box, due to his role in funding the games. Senators had the next best seats, often engraving their names on them. The further up one sat, the poorer they were, with commoners and slaves occupying the topmost seats.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who had the best seat in the Colosseum?

The senators

The emperor

The commoners

The slaves

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the emperor's seat in the Colosseum called?

The imperial seat

The emperor's throne

The emperor's box

The royal chair

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did senators ensure their seats were reserved?

By using ropes

By painting them

By engraving their names

By placing guards

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Where did the commoners and slaves sit in the Colosseum?

Near the emperor

In the middle

At the top

At the bottom

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What determined how high up a person sat in the amphitheater?

Their age

Their wealth

Their profession

Their citizenship