WORLD HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -forum, in Roman cities in antiquity, multipurpose, centrally located open area that was surrounded by public buildings and colonnades and that served as a public gathering place. It was an orderly spatial adaptation of the Greek agora, or marketplace, and acropolis.

Detailed explanation-2: -The purpose of establishing the Roman forum was to allow people to engage in open markets, hold public meetings, and discuss law court proceedings. Roman forums became an integral part of secular and religious ceremonies. It also became part of temple and monument sites.

Detailed explanation-3: -The Circus Maximus was used to stage chariot races, gladiatorial displays, animal hunts and fights, and the Ludi Romani – the Roman Games.

Detailed explanation-4: -Strangers from distant parts of the Empire always admired two things above all in the Roman towns: the water supply and the drains. The Romans were very skilled builders and engineers, although they worked in stone, brick and concrete where as we now use iron and steel as well.