Chariot Racing: Flashcards
1
Q
biga
A
2 horse chariot
2
Q
original factiones
A
red, white
3
Q
circus maximus
A
between the Palatine and Aventine hills.
4
Q
longest lasting factiones
A
blue, green
5
Q
colors of the factiones
A
red, white, blue, green
6
Q
ludi circenses
A
chariot races
7
Q
mappa
A
white cloth dropped to start race
8
Q
auriga
A
charioteer
9
Q
spina
A
backbone around which they raced
10
Q
quadriga
A
4 horse chariot`
11
Q
metae
A
turning posts
12
Q
factiones
A
racing companiese
13
Q
number of laps in a normal race
A
7
14
Q
carceres
A
starting gates
