WORLD HISTORY

HISTORY

ANCIENT ROME

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What public building was built in larger Roman cities for entertainment?
A
Public bath
B
Theater
C
Amphitheater
D
Circus
E
All of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Colosseum . Also known as the Flavian Amphitheatre, Rome’s Colosseum began construction during the reign of Vespasian in 72 AD, only to be completed 8 years later during the rule of Emperor Titus.

Detailed explanation-2: -Public works in the Roman Empire were not merely buildings for the conduct of the business of running the city, but all buildings for public use.

Detailed explanation-3: -The three types of architecture used in ancient Roman architecture were Corinthian, Doric and Ionic.

Detailed explanation-4: -1. The Colosseum. The Colosseum or Flavian Amphitheater can be considered Rome’s most famous building. This ancient amphitheater is the largest ever, built in A.D. 70 at the height of the Roman empire by the Flavian emperors for the public.

Detailed explanation-5: -The Flavian Amphitheatre in Rome, more generally known as the Colosseum, is the archetypal and the largest amphitheatre. Built from 72 to 80 AD, it remains as an icon of ancient Rome.

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