What animals were made extinct due to the Roman games?

Mespotamian Lion and North African elephant

Where was the Colosseum built?

right in the middle of the city of Rome

How did the Roman government pay for the Roman Colosseum?

booty from the Great Jewish Revolt

What was the role of the early Christians in the Colosseum?

they were executed by wild animals for entertainment

Why did gladiators receive excellent medical care?

they were investments to their owners

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Gladiators and the Roman Colosseum

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1
What animals were made extinct due to the Roman games?
Mespotamian Lion and North African elephant
Bears and Lions
Ostriches and Dodos
squirrels and rabbits
2
Where was the Colosseum built?
on the outskirts of Rome
Blawnox
right in the middle of the city of Rome
10 miles away from Rome in Ostia
3
Which gladiators were very rare and extremely popular?
the big ones
the dumb ones
the left handed ones
the smart ones
4
How did the Roman government pay for the Roman Colosseum?
they stole it from Spain
they sold pepperoni rolls
they sold magazines
booty from the Great Jewish Revolt
5
What was this roof covering called?
The Shade Creator
The Great Awning
The Awesome Covering
The Velarium
6
What does gladiator mean in English?
one who kills others
one who runs for his life
one who likes to kill others
one who wields a sword
7
What was the role of the early Christians in the Colosseum?
they were given the best seats to watch
they were executed by wild animals for entertainment
they had to clean the arena when the games were over
they fought as gladiators
8
What is the name of the prize given to a gladiator who had earned his freedom?
the rudis
the Stanley Cup
the gladiator trophy
the World Cup
9
What ended the gladiator games?
The Romans gained a moral compass
Christianity
Rome was conquered by the Goths
They ran out of animals and slaves to use in the games
10
What emperor built the Colosseum?
Vespian
Hadrian
Augustus
Caligula
11
What social group was NOT banned from the events in the Colosseum?
former gladiators
actors
grave diggers
senators
12
What does the Latin word vomitoria mean in English?
blowing chunks
rapid discharge
barf
ralph
13
Which of the following did NOT fight in the Roman arenas?
animals
children
women
little people
14
Where did gladiators aim for kill shots?
neck
under the arm
all of these are correct
inside of leg
15
Why did gladiators receive excellent medical care?
they were investments to their owners
they belonged to UPMC
they belonged to Highmark
they had a good benefits package
16
What was the average life expectancy of a gladiator in ancient Rome?
40
27
20
15
17
The Roman Colosseum was originally called
The Pantheon
Thunderdome
the killing arena
The Flavian Ampitheater
18
Who picked up the dead bodies of the fighters after the contest?
other gladiators
slaves
the emperor
Charon the Boatman
19
What events did NOT take place in the Roman Colosseum?
soccer games
fights to the death
animal hunts
executions
20
Even though gladiators were slaves, some of them
became patricians after they won so many matches
killed people for fun
enjoyed eating garbage
enjoyed fame and notoriety

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