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WorksheetsThe Colosseum
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
Where is the Colosseum located?
Paris, France
London, England
Rome, Italy
Barcelona, Spain
When did the Colosseum open?
80 AD
1080 AD
1580 AD
1880 AD
How many people could the Colosseum seat?
500
5,000
50,000
500,000
Mark all the events were held at the Colosseum?
Animal Hunts
Gladiator Battles
Fights for Freedom
Nautical Battles
Who built the Colosseum?
Jewish slaves
Greek Slaves
Paid citizen laborers
Paid laborers from Sparta
Christians were martyred in the Colosseum. What does martyred mean?
Vegetables were thrown at them and they were booed..
They were killed for their religious beliefs.
They were praised.
They were given food and shelter.
Slaves and convicts could win their freedom if they fought really well.
True
False
Why was the Colosseum built?
It was a place of safety in time of war.
It was a place of worship.
It was a place to entertain the people.
It was a prison.
What broke the top of the Colosseum off?
Earthquake
War
Looting
Fire
Corrupt Roman leaders kept their people from revolting by giving them...
gyms and baths
housing and water.
music and art.
bread and circuses.
