WORLD HISTORY

HISTORY

ANCIENT ROME

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Most famous example of Roman Architecture-hold naval battles, wild animals, gladiator fights, etc ____
A
Parthenon
B
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C
Colosseum
D
Aqueducts
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -An Amphitheatre was a structure built throughout the Roman empire where ordinary people could watch such spectacles as gladiator games, mock naval battles, wild animal hunts, and public executions.

Detailed explanation-2: -In Rome, the gladiatorial contests were held in the Coliseum, a huge stadium that first opened in 80 C.E. Located in the middle of the city, the Coliseum was circular in shape with three levels of arches around the outside. In height, the Coliseum was as tall as a modern 12-story building; it held 50, 000 spectators.

Detailed explanation-3: -The Colosseum was built in the Ancient Roman Architectural style. Construction took about seven to eight years, making it one of the largest and most complex structures. The columns were built using three different styles. The doric style was used for the ground floor columns where the wealthiest Romans used to sit.

Detailed explanation-4: -The Colosseum and Amphitheatre are the best examples of Roman Architecture.

Detailed explanation-5: -The Flavian Amphitheater, better known as the Colosseum, stands as one of the most spectacular architectural monuments of the ancient world. Built in the first century A.D., it’s largely remembered as the site of blood-sport entertainment involving gladiators, wild animals and more.

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