Entertainment (Leaving Cert Classical Studies): Flashcards
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Official name of Colosseum
Official name of Colosseum
Flavian Amphitheatre
Why called 'Colosseum'?
Why called 'Colosseum'?
From the colossal statue of Nero nearby
Emperor who began building & year
Emperor who began building & year
Vespasian, 72 AD
Emperor who completed it & year
Emperor who completed it & year
Titus, 80 AD
Length of opening games
Length of opening games
100 days
Site before Colosseum built
Site before Colosseum built
Nero's Golden House lake
Colosseum capacity
Colosseum capacity
50,000-80,000 spectators
Velarium definition
Velarium definition
Awning system providing shade for spectators
Hypogeum definition
Hypogeum definition
Underground network of chambers, corridors & lifts
Vomitoria definition
Vomitoria definition
Exits allowing efficient crowd movement
Where senators sat
Where senators sat
Near arena floor (best seats)
'Bread and circuses' meaning
'Bread and circuses' meaning
Keep people fed & entertained to prevent unrest
Name 2 types of Colosseum shows
Name 2 types of Colosseum shows
Gladiatorial combat & venationes (beast hunts)