Basic Facts
What is the Colosseum?
An amphitheater where gladiators used to fight in the center of Rome.
True or False. Gladiators fought in the Colosseum
True
What country is the Colosseum in?
Italy
How tall is the Colosseum? 157 or 167 feet tall?
157
What sea was Ancient Rome near?
The Mediterranean Sea
What is the Colosseum made of? Make sure to say all three materials.
Cement, Stone, and Brick
Was it a public or private execution? Execution means death.
Public
Is the Colosseum one of the seven wonders of the world currently?
Yes
True or false? Gladiators only fought humans, not animals
False
Does the Ancient Roman government style inspire our government today? True or false?
True
When was the Colosseum built?
80 A.D.
What type of person was selected to fight in the Colosseum?
Criminals or slaves
True or false? Because the Colosseum is so important, they do not host tours to honor it.
False. They do hold tours daily.
512 or 612 feet
What 3 continents did Ancient Rome partly cover?
Asia, Europe, and Africa
Who had the idea of building the Colosseum?
Vespasian and/or his son, Emperor Titus.
Nothing. Just their bare hands
Around 2,000 years
How many entrances are there to the Colosseum? 870 or 80?
80
What was their god of the Underworld?
Pluto
What is the exterior of the Colosseum made of?
Travertine (limestone)
What was the point of building the Colosseum?
For violent entertainment
How many plant species are there inside the Colosseum?
337
Over or Under? 75,000 spectators is the capacity of the Colosseum
Over. It is 80,000 max capacity.
What was Ancient Rome the capital of?
Lazio