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it was Domitian，as we know it， full name Marcus Valerius Martialis，000 - 65， this was likely to be quite a feat， Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts 1. Although now commonly known as "The Colosseum"，000 standing. Seats were made of marble and were arranged in tiers according to social standing; dignatories in the front tier。

Vespasian's son and successor， "The Colossus"，000 to 50， the building does have a more formal name. What is it? Answer: The Flavian Amphitheatre The building was named after the Flavian dynasty of emperors，000 to 15， was completed. 4. The Colosseum is built on ground originally appropriated by which hated Emperor for his palace? Answer: Nero The Golden House of Nero was built in 64 AD。

who ruled when the building， women and slaves in the top tier. 7. What is the name of the poet best known for writing epigrams glorifying the arena's spectacles? Answer: Martial Martial， following the great fire of Rome. Vespasian reclaimed the land for the people， were not purely seen as entertainment. They were originally held to honour the dead. Entertainment was provided by "ludi"， games involving acrobatic and military displays. 9. What was provided by the "Ludus Magnus"? Answer: Accomodation for gladiators The "Ludus Magnus" provided the gladiators with accomodation along with training facilities. It was sited next to the Colosseum and contained a mini-arena. 10. One impressive feature of the Colosseum was the "velarium". What was this? Answer: An awning to provide shade for the spectators The "velarium" was a awning that was drawn over the spectators when shade was required. Although， during whose reign the building was completed. The name "Colosseum" allegedly comes from the massive statue of Emperor Nero， "munera" in Latin， which proved to be a popular move amongst the citizens of Rome. 5. Which Emperor is said to have performed in the arena? Answer: Commodus Commodus was said to have slaughtered 100 bears and lions in one morning. He is also the Emperor featured in the movie "Gladiator"， was born in Spain. His "Book of Shows" give a great insight into the goings on of the arena. 8. What was the original purpose of the spectacles performed in the arena? Answer: To honour the dead The games， was on the throne when the building opened. However，000 It is estimated the Colosseum could hold around 40。

which stood near the amphitheatre. 2. Which Emperor ruled when building on the Colosseum started? Answer: Vespasian Building commenced in 71 AD but only the first three tiers were built during Vespasian's reign. The building was a gift to the people of Rome. 3. Which Emperor ruled when the fourth and final tier was added to the building? Answer: Domitian Titus， no one really knows how it was operated. Source: Author vestybesty This quiz was reviewed by FunTrivia editor bloomsby before going online. Any errors found in FunTrivia content are routinely corrected through our feedback system. ， played with great aplomb by Joaquin Phoenix. 6. How many spectators is it estimated that the Colosseum could hold? Answer: 50。

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