The Coliseum

Which happened first?

• An earthquake damaged the Coliseum.

• The Coliseum was struck by lightning.

• The Coliseum appeared on the back of a coin

• The Coliseum was used as a castle.

When did the Romans finish building the Coliseum?

• The year 70

• The year 523

• The year 80

• The year 240

What caused the fire that damaged the upper levels of the Coliseum?

• A bolt of lightning

• Rowdy people who came to watch the events

• An attacking army

• An angry mob

For which purpose was the Coliseum not used?

• People fought other people in it.

• It was a private castle.

• People fought animals in it.

• It was a meeting place for the government.

Which caused the most damage to the Coliseum?

• Fires

• Earthquakes

• Wars

• Hurricanes

What did the people do with the stones that they took from the Coliseum?

• They repaired buildings.

• They sold them.

• They used them as weapons.

• They used them as tombstones.

Which best defines the word gruesome as it is used in the second paragraph?

• Exciting

• Funny

• Horrifying

• Boring

Which best describes the main idea in the last paragraph?

• This is about all the things the Coliseum has been used for throughout history.

• This is about how the Coliseum is a popular place to visit today.

• This is about how the Coliseum is a symbol that many people know.

• This is about how the Coliseum is used today.

Which was not a way in which the Coliseum was damaged over the years?

• Earthquake

• Tornado

• Lightning

• Fire

Which statement would the author most likely agree with?

• The Coliseum should be replaced with a building that is not damaged.

• The Coliseum has its place in history but it is not useful today.

• The Coliseum should be used for fighting once again.

• The Coliseum is very old and has been used for many purpose.