Circus Basics Flashcards
1
Q
Carcares
A
12 starting gates
2
Q
Euripus
A
The crash barrier also called tho spina
3
Q
Pulvinar
A
The Emporer’s box
4
Q
Alter of Consus
A
An underground alter to the god of horses & fertility
5
Q
Metae
A
The 3 conical pillars that served as turning posts
6
Q
Cavea
A
The 3 tiers of spectators’ seats
7
Q
Mappa
A
A white cloth that signaled the start to the race
8
Q
Naufragium
A
A crash of chariots
