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• Intermediate Intermediate difficulty.
• The Colosseum

How many animals were killed during the Colosseum's inaugural games?

Answer

9,000

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• Intermediate Intermediate difficulty.
• The Colosseum

What giant statue was the Colosseum named after?

Answer

Colossus of Nero

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• Easy Easy difficulty.
• The Colosseum

What volcanic rock was used in the Colosseum's construction?

Answer

tuff

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• Easy Easy difficulty.
• The Colosseum

What famous arch is located just east of the Colosseum?

Answer

Arch of Constantine

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• Easy Easy difficulty.
• The Colosseum

What river flows near the Colosseum?

Answer

Tiber River

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• Easy Easy difficulty.
• The Colosseum

How many rows of arches are on the Colosseum's exterior?

Answer

3

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• The Colosseum

What is the width of the Colosseum in meters?

Answer

156 meters

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• Hard Hard difficulty.
• The Colosseum

Which emperor added the fourth tier of seating?

Answer

Domitian

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• Hard Hard difficulty.
• The Colosseum

What was the name of the large awning that shaded spectators?

Answer

Velarium

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• The Colosseum

What is the name of the underground structure below the Colosseum's arena?

Answer

Hypogeum

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• Intermediate Intermediate difficulty.
• The Colosseum

What is the height of the Colosseum?

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48 meters

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• Intermediate Intermediate difficulty.
• The Colosseum

What is the length of the Colosseum?

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189 meters

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