Roman Leisure and Entertainment
Cards (175)
- When did gladiatorial fighting first appear?
- How did gladiatorial fighting evolve by the late 1st century BC?
- What is the origin of the word amphitheatre?
- What distinguishes an amphitheatre from a theatre?
- What shape were most Roman amphitheatres?
- How many amphitheatres have been found throughout the Roman world?
- What is the most famous Roman amphitheatre?
- What was the original name of the Colosseum?
- Who commissioned the Colosseum?
- How long did it take to build the Colosseum?
- What was the height of the Colosseum's outer walls?
- What was the estimated capacity of the Colosseum?
- What were the outer dimensions of the Colosseum?
- What was the basic design of the Colosseum based on?
- How many stories did the outer wall of the Colosseum have?
- What materials were used to build the outer wall of the Colosseum?
- What facilities were located between the outer wall and the arena?
- What was the purpose of the archways in the Colosseum's design?
- What were the staircases in the Colosseum collectively known as?
- How many entrances did the Colosseum have?
- What were the two main entrances used for in the Colosseum?
- What was the purpose of the awning in the Colosseum?
- What materials were used for the seating area up to the third story?
- Why were the seats in the fourth story made of wood?
- How was seating arranged in the Colosseum?
- Where was the imperial box located in the Colosseum?
- What was the height of the walls surrounding the arena?
- What was the ground of the arena covered with?
- What does the Latin word "harina" mean?
- What was located beneath the arena floor?
- What was the purpose of the underground tunnels in the Colosseum?
- How did politicians use gladiatorial games?
- What was the significance of the games sponsored by emperors?
- Who held the most extravagant games in the early 2nd century AD?
- How long did Trajan's games last?
- What types of events were typically held in the amphitheatre?
- What was the typical schedule for events at the amphitheatre?
- What was a key feature of the games involving animals?
- What types of animals were featured in the games?
- What was the role of a bestiarius?