HISTORY
ANCIENT ROME
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Question
[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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Clowns squeezing into a tiny chariot
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Gladiator fights
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Bread given to all people
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Wild animals from other nations
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Detailed explanation-1: -The Circus Maximus was used to stage chariot races, gladiatorial displays, animal hunts and fights, and the Ludi Romani – the Roman Games.
Detailed explanation-2: -Such famous venues as the Colosseum and Circus Maximus of Rome would host events involving magnificent processions, exotic animals, gladiator battles, chariot races, executions and even mock naval battles.
Detailed explanation-3: -They included games, sports, shows, music and eating, not unlike what we consider leisure activities nowadays!
Detailed explanation-4: -The Circus Maximus was and remains the largest sporting arena ever built. Today we use it mostly as a public park.
Detailed explanation-5: -Circus Maximus was the largest chariot stadium in ancient Rome. The 600 meter long stadium was located between the Palatine and Aventine hill and could accommodate as many as 150, 000 spectators.