The Coliseum in Ancient Rome
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Match the following events with their corresponding years:

Construction of the Coliseum began = 70 Fire caused by lightning struck the Coliseum = 217 Construction of the Coliseum was completed after repairs = 240 Earthquake caused major damage to the Coliseum = 1349

Match the following uses of the Coliseum with their corresponding periods:

Men fought against animals in the Coliseum = Ancient Rome Coliseum was used as a castle = Before repairs in 240 Coliseum was used as a graveyard = Before being a castle Coliseum became a popular tourist attraction = Present day

Match the following types of damage with their causes:

Upper levels damaged = Fire caused by lightning South side collapsed = Earthquake in 1349 General damage over years = Various incidents External wall remained strong = Present day maintenance

Match the following repair materials with their uses:

<p>Fallen stones from the Coliseum = Used to repair houses and churches Stones from seating areas = Used for repairing structures Wooden materials = Required for upper level repairs Stone materials = Mainly used in original construction</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following feelings about events in the Coliseum with their descriptions:

<p>Most people loved watching fights in the Coliseum = Positive reaction from spectators Gruesome events took place in the Coliseum = Negative perception of events 80,000 Romans would pack inside to watch events = Indication of popularity The damage to the Coliseum was never fully repaired = Outcome of historical incidents</p> Signup and view all the answers

The Coliseum in Rome is the smallest stadium of its kind.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

Construction of the Coliseum began in the year 80.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

The upper levels of the Coliseum were primarily made of stone.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

The Coliseum was last used as a graveyard before becoming a popular tourist attraction.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

Pieces of the Coliseum were used to repair houses and churches after an earthquake in 1349.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

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