HISTORY
ANCIENT ROME
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Question
[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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Host gladiator fights
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Host Chariot races
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Host plays and concerts
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Host a market
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Detailed explanation-1: -The Colosseum was built as part of an imperial effort to revitalize Rome after the tumultuous year of the four emperors, 69 CE. As with other amphitheatres, the emperor Vespasian intended the Colosseum to be an entertainment venue, hosting gladiator fights, animal hunts, and even mock naval battles.
Detailed explanation-2: -Q: What was the purpose of the gladiator games? The purpose of gladiator games originated with the Etruscans, where a leader was, as part of the funeral ceremony, a pair of warriors fighting to the death to honor his warlike spirit. Over time, the practice became institutionalized, which Romans imitated.
Detailed explanation-3: -Gladiatorial shows turned war into a game, preserved an atmosphere of violence in time of peace, and functioned as a political theatre which allowed confrontation between rulers and ruled.