WORLD HISTORY

HISTORY

ANCIENT ROME

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
How many spectators could sit at the Colosseum?
A
20, 000
B
50, 000
C
200, 000
D
250, 000
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The sheer number of entrances proved to be necessary: the Colosseum could hold more than 50, 000 spectators at its maximum capacity. When the Colosseum first opened, the emperor Titus celebrated with a hundred days of gladiatorial games. Emperors traditionally attended the games.

Detailed explanation-2: -Interior seating According to the Codex-Calendar of 354, the Colosseum could accommodate 87, 000 people, although modern estimates put the figure at around 50, 000.

Detailed explanation-3: -The Colosseum could seat over 50, 000 spectators and was often full. Seats were split into sections depending on what class you were part of-the richer you were, the better seats you were placed in, of course. This wasn’t because you had paid more for the seat; entry was completely free at the Colosseum.

Detailed explanation-4: -The Colosseum in Ancient Times During the Roman Empire and under the motto of “Bread and Circuses” the Roman Colosseum (known then as Flavian Amphitheatre) allowed more than 50, 000 people to enjoy its finest spectacles.

Detailed explanation-5: -How many spectators could the Colosseum seat? The Colosseum could sit between 50, 000 and 80, 000 spectators.

Detailed explanation-6: -As many as seven million people annually visit the Colosseum in Rome, an average of about 19, 200 a day. Fortunately, the ancient arena was built to hold 50, 000 people, but the impacts of so many tourists still takes its toll.

Detailed explanation-7: -Seats within the Colosseum were arranged in a tiered manner, which reflected ancient Roman hierarchy. These tiers included assigned seating arrangements for senators, non-senatorial noble citizens, soldiers, foreign dignitaries, scholars, and so on.

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