I WONDER - Did You Have To Pay To Get Into The Colosseum?

The Colosseum, inaugurated under Emperor Titus, hosted 100 days of games to mark its opening. These events initiated a tradition of century-long games. The Colosseum was accessible to all, with no entry fee, allowing everyone to enjoy the spectacles for free.

Who was the emperor during the inauguration of the Colosseum?

• Emperor Nero

• Emperor Augustus

• Emperor Hadrian

• Emperor Titus

How many days of games were held to mark the opening of the Colosseum?

• 150 days

• 100 days

• 75 days

• 50 days

What did the 100 days of games signify for the Colosseum?

• The introduction of new sports

• The start of century-long games

• The end of gladiator fights

• The closure of the Colosseum

What was the entry fee for attending events at the Colosseum?

• 10 denarii

• Free

• 5 denarii

• 1 denarius

Who could attend the events at the Colosseum?

• Only the wealthy

• Everyone

• Only government officials

• Only Roman citizens