Colosseum Flashcards
When was the colosseum built
AD79
How many people could the colosseum hold and what was the seating like
50,000 spectators, segregated seating
How many arches where there on the base level of the colosseum
80! 76 for spectators 1 for the emperor 1 for senators 1 for gladiators 1 to drag of dead bodies
Where did the Emperor sit in the colosseum
In the Imperial box with any guests he invited
Who sat at which if the 5 heights of the colosseum
1st Roman senators and rich Romans 2nd middle citizens 3rd lower class Romans 4th foreigners 5th slaves and women
How many arches did the colosseum have
240, 80 on each level
How were the arches on the colosseum decorated
With paintings of bronze statues of an emperor or a God
Why was the colosseum’s floor made of wood and sand
To soak up the blood easily
What was the Velarium in the colosseum
The canopy which shaded spectators
How did the animals enter the colosseum
Through the 28 trap doors
In the morning what events would happen in the colosseum
The animal hunts or animal fights, the Bestiarius and wild animal fights where the most popular.
What events happened at lunch/ noon in the colosseum
Criminal executions
What did the Retiarius have in terms of defence and weapons
Shoulder-guard on left arm
Net and trident, also a dagger
Who trained the gladiators
The lanista
What did the Samnites and Mymillo have in terms of defence and offence
Long oblong shield
Large padded over-boots and leg-guard on left leg
Sometimes armour on their right arm
They would have a medium length Roman infantry sword
The only difference between the two is their helmets
