HISTORY
ANCIENT ROME
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Question
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Futbol
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Chariot Races
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Backgammon
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Theater
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Detailed explanation-1: -Chariot Racing: Ancient Rome’s Most Popular, Most Dangerous Sport. Chariot racing in ancient Rome showcased local teams, speed, violence and star athletes. In ancient Rome, a city known for its spectacular and violent entertainment, there was one sport that was even more popular than gladiator fights.
Detailed explanation-2: -Spectators gathered to watch as horse teams pulled drivers in two-wheeled carts around a track with hairpin turns at each end. Chariot races were held in a specially built arena, or hippodrome, with posts marking the turning points. As many as 10 chariots raced at a time, each pulled by two-or four-horse teams.
Detailed explanation-3: -In addition to entertainment for the masses, chariot races took place in the Byzantine and Roman empire for social status and political reasons, often used as a proxy for skirmishes.