The Circus Maximus (Leaving Cert Classical Studies): Flashcards
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Circus Maximus: spectator capacity
Circus Maximus: spectator capacity
250,000 spectators
Hills between which Circus Maximus was built
Hills between which Circus Maximus was built
Palatine Hill and Aventine Hill
Primary entertainment at Circus Maximus
Primary entertainment at Circus Maximus
Chariot racing
Spina (Circus Maximus)
Spina (Circus Maximus)
Central barrier running down centre of track
Metae (Circus Maximus)
Metae (Circus Maximus)
Turning posts at each end of the spina
Carceres (Circus Maximus)
Carceres (Circus Maximus)
Starting gates for chariot races
Pulvinar (Circus Maximus)
Pulvinar (Circus Maximus)
Imperial box connected to emperor's palace
Chariot racing factions at Circus Maximus
Chariot racing factions at Circus Maximus
Reds, Blues, Greens, Whites
Typical number of laps in a chariot race
Typical number of laps in a chariot race
Seven laps
Max races per day at Circus during festivals
Max races per day at Circus during festivals
24 races
'Bread and circuses' meaning
'Bread and circuses' meaning
Keep people content with food & entertainment
Writer who said 'people only want bread and circuses'
Writer who said 'people only want bread and circuses'
Juvenal
Ovid's description of Circus Maximus role
Ovid's description of Circus Maximus role
Place for social interaction and romance
Livy's contribution re: Circus Maximus
Livy's contribution re: Circus Maximus
Early accounts of races & religious connections
Political purpose of Circus entertainment
Political purpose of Circus entertainment
Maintain popular support & prevent social unrest