Question

Roman Colosseum

Which of the following is a true statement?

A) The Colosseum was destroyed in 90 A. D. by a large earthquake.
B) The Colosseum was the largest amphitheater in the Roman Empire.
C) Only about 20,000 people could fit into the Colosseum.
D) Many people died from the lack of protection from the sun as they watched the games.

Answer 1

B) The Colosseum was the largest amphitheater in the Roman Empire.

Step-by-step explanation:

The Colosseum was theater built by the Roman leader in order to be able to hold public spectacles and fights for entertainment of the people.

It is estimated that, it could contain around 50,000 to 80,000 spectators during each theatrical acts with the highest in one of the gladiatorial fights being up to 65,000 spectators. The gladiators who fight inside the Colosseum are trained professional who fights strictly to make a living rather than to kill each other.