SSC MTS EXAM

Detailed explanation-1: -The arena floor (arena means “sand” in Latin) is where all the action took place. It was made of wood and covered with a layer of sand to absorb the blood that was shed by the gladiators, animals, and criminals.

Detailed explanation-2: -While the circus was used for chariot races and was significantly larger, the Colosseum was used for various blood sports, including animal hunts, prisoner executions, and gladiatorial combat. The elliptical architecture of an amphitheatre is meant to facilitate visibility from every seat in the arena.