Ancient Rome The Colosseum

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What ancient civilization built the Colosseum?

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Rome

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When did construction on the Colosseum begin?

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72 AD

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Around how many people could attend an event at the Colosseum?

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50,000

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What group of people got to sit in the front rows?

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Senators

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Who had to sit or stand at the back, near the top of the stadium?

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Women

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What was the hypogeum?

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A series of passages underneath the floor of the Colosseum

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True or False: The Colosseum had one main entrance where everyone had to enter and exit the stadium.

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FALSE

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Who was banned from attending events at the Colosseum? Options: Actors, Gladiators, Gravediggers, All of the above, None of the above

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All of the above

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What was the velarium used for?

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It helped to keep the sun and rain off of the spectators

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Where did the Colosseum get its name?

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From the large statue of Nero that stood nearby.