The Colosseum
What was the main event held in the Colosseum?
Gladiator battles
Which example of Roman architecture is the Pantheon most known for?
The dome
Who were the buildings in the forum constructed for?
Gods, Goddesses, Emperors, and Kings
What is the catacombs most similar to today?
A mausoleum or columbarium
Unlike the Colosseum, what event was mainly held in Circus Maximus?
Chariot races
What is "The Colosseum" in Italian?
Il Colosseo
What was the purpose of the Pantheon in Ancient Rome and what is its purpose today?
Ancient Rome: Temple for the Gods
Today: A church
What is "Roman Forum" in Italian?
Foro Romano
How many catacombs are open to the public for tourism?
5
What is "Circus Maximus" in Italian?
Circo Massimo
Who was the Colosseum constructed by?
Jewish slaves
The pantheon that we know today is not the original pantheon. What happened to the other two that came before it?
Destroyed in fires
What types of events were hosted in the forum?
Elections, public speeches, and trials
Why were the catacombs located outside of the city in Ancient Rome?
It was illegal to bury anyone inside the city
What two hills is Circus Maximus located between?
The Palatine and Aventine hills
The Colosseum was built between what years?
72AD and 80AD
Which Greek words make up the name of the landmark and what do they mean?
Pan (all) and Theos (gods)
What type of environment was the forum built on top of?
A swamp
What were the tombstones in the catacombs made of?
Marble or cooked clay
Circus Maximus became a walled circus/area under the rule of who?
Julius Caesar
Who was the Colosseum constructed under? What emperor/s?
Emperor Vespasian and his sons Titus and Domitian
Which American president modeled his home after the architecture of the Pantheon?
Thomas Jefferson
What is the name of the senate house in the forum?
Curia Julia
Who first constructed and used the catacombs?
Pagans and Jews
Why are tourists often disappointed when they visit Circus Maximus?
Its ruins barely remain/it's not as well-preserved as the other Roman landmarks