Basic Facts
What ancient Roman structure was used mainly for chariot racing?
What is the Circus Maximus?
When was the Circus Maximus built?
What is 6th Century B.C?
What was the main event held at the Circus Maximus?
What are chariot races?
What long central barrier ran down the middle of the track?
What is the spina?
In what city was the Circus Maximus located?
What is Rome?
Which Roman king Commissioned it?
Who is Tarquinius Priscus?
Besides racing, what types of events were held there?
What are festivals, celebrations, and public gatherings?
What feature counted the laps during races?
What are eggs or dolphins?
What large valley did the Circus Maximus sit in?
What is the valley between the Palatine and Aventine Hills?
Around what year was it originally constructed?
What is around 929 B.C?
What dangerous activity sometimes took place there?
What are animal hunts or races with animals?
About how many spectators could the Circus Maximus hold?
What is over 150,000 people?
What is the Circus Maximus used for today?
What is a Public park?
What was built to protect the spectators?
What is a water filled channel?
What animals were sometimes used in events?
What are horses?
What shape best describes the Circus Maximus?
What is an oval?