The Colosseum

What is the Colosseum also known as?

• Nero Temple

• Nero Amphitheater

• Flavian Temple

• Flavian Amphitheater

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Which emperor had the Colosseum built?

• Nero

• Vespasian

• Athena

• Xia

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Define: Amphitheater

• men trained to fight others

• colossus

• a place for

  dramatic or sporting events

• stone and concrete

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Where is the Colosseum located?

• Greece

• France

• Italy

• Brazil

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How many acres of land is the Colosseum on?

• 5 acres

• 6 acres

• 3 acres

• 16 acres

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How long was it used for entertainment?

• 300 years

• 90 years

• 390 years

• 60 years

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How many years did it take to build the Colosseum?

• 8 years

• About 9 years

• 19 years

• 4 years

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How many people can the Colosseum hold?

• 5,000

• 100,000

• 50,000

• 500,000

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Who got to sit in the best seats?

• Senators

• Senators and other high-ranking government officials

• High-ranking government officials

• The president

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Define: Gladiator

• amphitheater

• colossus

• underground tunnels

• men trained to fight others

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