Roman Games Flashcards
What did Roman Entertainment games start as
Religious festivals and funeral exhibitions
Ludi definition
Public games
Aediles definitions
Officials in charge of public affairs
During the Roman republic, who oversaw public funding and production of ludi
Aediles
What are some examples of public games during 1st century BC
- theatre
- staged hunts
- animal exhibitons
-chariot races
-gladitorial contests were not included until the late republic
What did politicians do to create spectacular games
used their own revenue or borrowed large amounts of money to win public favour by adding to the public funds for the games
four Main factions Chariot Races
Veneti - Blues
Prasini- Greens
Russati - Reds
Albati- whites
How many chariots were in races
2,4 or up to 6 chariots depending on the event. Depended on size of venue
Circus Maximus use
-Roman Arena for chariot racing
- also used for gladitorial contests
How long was the track in the Circus Maximus
600 metres long and 80 metres wide
How many people could the Circus Maximus fit in the stands
250 thousand people
how many spectators did the colosseum seat
45000-50000
how many days did opening games last at the colosseum
100 days
how many animals were slaughtered in a day at the collosseum
5000
