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Hey, that Roman drew that
If Romans wrote it, it must be true, right?
Nope, Not the Oakland Colosseum
You're glad he ate those? NOOO, I said Gladiators
When in Rome
100
What culture inspired the Romans to do art
Greek
100
Julius Caesar wrote about which topic?
war and battles
100
What was used to build the Colosseum?
concrete and stone
100
Who were the gladiators of Rome?
slaves, prisoners of war, or volunteers
100
What social class in Rome got to enjoy the good life?
Rome's rich
200
sculptures depicting only a head are known as
a bust
200
why was it called the Agustan Age of Latin Literature?
Because he was the emperor during this time of literature
200
What is the true name of the Colosseum?
the Flavian Ampitheatre
200
The games were usually cheap because most of the expenses were paid for by who?
the emperors of Rome
200
What main branch of the military would you see getting better treatment?
the Legions
300
Who would most likely have paintings and other forms of art made of them?
the gods and goddesses, emperors or famous people
300
In name 3 ways that Roman Mythology was spread through out the empire?
Plays, Musicals, Books, Poems, School, Religious prayers, Art, Pottery, Mosaics, Bathhouse conversations, or Public speaking
300
what is the Colosseum's utility?
used for gladiator fights, for chariot races, boat battles, prisoner executions, and for plays or music festivals
300
Gladiators were mainly used for purpose?
entertainment
300
Which group of people got to enjoy school education?
boys, and rich girls
400
what did Roman pottery portray
It portrayed important people, scenes, celebrating the history of Rome, or a particular family
400
Plautus wrote plays about which two topics?
comedies and music
400
According to our groups, how many people were estimated to fit inside the Colosseum during an event?
about 50,000-87,000 people
400
What type of people came to see the gladiator games?
the rich and poor, anyone that had free time, or citizens of Rome
400
What activities did boys get to enjoy and women did not?
free time or baths, or school
500
Romans wanted their art to be useful and to tell future generations about life. They used a technique called_______ imitate life.
realism
500
Some writers questioned the world around them during this period. what problems could that lead to?
Some people would lose faith in Roman values or beliefs.
500
What are three reasons the Colosseum has been partially destroyed?
earthquakes, weather, wars, or stone robbers
500
What were two reasons that the games became unpopular?
Wars and the spread of Christianity
500
What were 3 jobs that women were in charge of?
cooking, cleaning, taking care of the house, teaching the daughters how become good wives