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What does colosseum mean?
A
motifs or images created by an arrangement of colored glass or stone (art)
B
people considered holy by followers of the Christian faith
C
offered to poor Roman citizens, this food and entertainment was used to gain support of the poor
D
a famous Roman stadium/arena where people gathered to watch the gladiators
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -A good Colosseum definition is a huge amphitheater, or arena, built almost two thousand years ago as a gift to the people of Rome and initially used for hosting gladiator games, dramas, and public executions.

Detailed explanation-2: -Therefore, the Colosseum arena was the gladiator stadium in Rome, a place for excitement before the eyes of thousands of spectators. How many people did the Colosseum hold? Some say that the Colosseum could hold up to 80, 000 people, a crowd comparable to the present day Superbowl or World Cup Final.

Detailed explanation-3: -The Colosseum was built as part of an imperial effort to revitalize Rome after the tumultuous year of the four emperors, 69 CE. As with other amphitheatres, the emperor Vespasian intended the Colosseum to be an entertainment venue, hosting gladiator fights, animal hunts, and even mock naval battles.

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