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The Colosseum

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 5mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Where is the Colosseum located?

a)

Paris, France

b)

London, England

c)

Rome, Italy

d)

Barcelona, Spain

2.

When did the Colosseum open?

a)

80 AD

b)

1080 AD

c)

1580 AD

d)

1880 AD

3.

How many people could the Colosseum seat?

a)

500

b)

5,000

c)

50,000

d)

500,000

4.

Mark all the events were held at the Colosseum?

a)

Animal Hunts

b)

Gladiator Battles

c)

Fights for Freedom

d)

Nautical Battles

5.

Who built the Colosseum?

a)

Jewish slaves

b)

Greek Slaves

c)

Paid citizen laborers

d)

Paid laborers from Sparta

6.

Christians were martyred in the Colosseum. What does martyred mean?

a)

Vegetables were thrown at them and they were booed..

b)

They were killed for their religious beliefs.

c)

They were praised.

d)

They were given food and shelter.

7.

Slaves and convicts could win their freedom if they fought really well.

a)

True

b)

False

8.

Why was the Colosseum built?

a)

It was a place of safety in time of war.

b)

It was a place of worship.

c)

It was a place to entertain the people.

d)

It was a prison.

9.

What broke the top of the Colosseum off?

a)

Earthquake

b)

War

c)

Looting

d)

Fire

10.

Corrupt Roman leaders kept their people from revolting by giving them...

a)

gyms and baths

b)

housing and water.

c)

music and art.

d)

bread and circuses.