Colosseum: Gladiators and the Games of Ancient Rome

What city was the largest in the world during the first century A.D.?

• Athens

• Rome

• Carthage

• Alexandria

Who was the emperor during the opening of the Colosseum?

• Caesar Augustus

• Nero

• Titus

• Vespasian

Which gladiators fought during the opening games of the Colosseum?

• Priscus and Varus

• Varus and Spartacus

• Spartacus and Crassus

• Priscus and Caesar

What was the main purpose of the games held in the Colosseum?

• To train soldiers

• To entertain the people

• To showcase art

• To conduct political meetings

What did the winner of a gladiatorial fight receive?

• A trophy

• A wooden staff (rudus)

• A medal

• A large sum of money

What was the significance of the emperor's presence in the arena?

• He was there to fight

• He could grant freedom

• He could decide the outcome of the games

• Both b and c

How did the crowd react to the outcome of the fight?

• They were indifferent

• They were supportive of both gladiators

• They cheered for one gladiator

• They were angry

What was the term used to describe the games that provided food and entertainment to the Roman people?

• Bread and circuses

• Gladiatorial games

• The Great Festival

• The Roman Games

What was the role of the Roman poet Martial in relation to the games?

• He organized the games

• He fought in the games

• He wrote an account of the fight

• He was a critic of the games

What did both gladiators hope to achieve by fighting bravely?

• Wealth

• Fame

• Freedom

• Revenge