The Circus Maximus (Leaving Cert Classical Studies): Quizzes
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How many spectators could the Circus Maximus accommodate?
How many spectators could the Circus Maximus accommodate?
250,000 spectators
Between which two hills was the Circus Maximus located?
Between which two hills was the Circus Maximus located?
Palatine & Aventine Hills
What was the 'spina' in the Circus Maximus?
What was the 'spina' in the Circus Maximus?
The central barrier down the track
What were the 'metae' and why were they significant?
What were the 'metae' and why were they significant?
Turning posts; most dangerous race part
What was the function of the 'carceres'?
What was the function of the 'carceres'?
Starting gates for chariot races
What made the 'pulvinar' (imperial box) significant?
What made the 'pulvinar' (imperial box) significant?
It connected to the emperor's palace
What were the four racing faction colours at the Circus Maximus?
What were the four racing faction colours at the Circus Maximus?
Reds, Blues, Greens, Whites
How many laps did each chariot race typically consist of?
How many laps did each chariot race typically consist of?
Seven laps
How did social mixing at the Circus Maximus compare to the Colosseum?
How did social mixing at the Circus Maximus compare to the Colosseum?
It featured more social mixing
What does the phrase 'bread and circuses' refer to?
What does the phrase 'bread and circuses' refer to?
Free food & entertainment for control
In which work did Ovid describe the Circus as a place for social interaction and romance?
In which work did Ovid describe the Circus as a place for social interaction and romance?
Ars Amatoria (The Art of Love)
What was Juvenal's famous critical quote about Roman priorities?
What was Juvenal's famous critical quote about Roman priorities?
'Bread and circuses' is all they want