The Circus Maximus Flashcards
How many teams entered the races at the circus maximum
4 teams (red, green, blue and white) For a short time purple and gold where added
How many laps did the charioteers do per race
7 laps, roughly 2.5 miles a race
What was behind the seating, in the entrance of o the he circus maximus
Shops and stalls
How many spectators could go to the circus maximus and what was the seating like
250,000 spectators in mixed seating
What is the spina
The centre of the track in the circus maximus
What is the metae
The turning posts at each end of the spina in the circus maximus
What is the carceres
The 12 starting gates in the circus maximum
How was the race started in the circus maximus
The emperor or host would drop a white cloth
What was the lap counters in the circus maximus
At each end of the spina where 7 dolphins and 7 eggs which where tilted to signify the end of a lap
Dangers of chariot racing
Little protection for the drivers
People would deliberately sabotage others and crash
Often crashes around the Matae
Status of charioteers
Charioteers earns lots of money
Idolised
Some charioteers had fan clubs
Usually starts as a slave
Betting in the circus maximus
People would bet on their favourite team, even though illegal
