Facts about Rome

Today in class we looked on different websites and took notes about the Coliseum, Circus Maximus, Roman Forum, and Aqueducts. It was a little difficult cause we do not know what information is true or not. Unless its from a well known site (national geographic)

Coliseum

1. First called the Flavian Amphitheater
2. 50,000-80,000 Romans
3. Covers 6 acres
4. 36 trap doors in the arena 
5. Had four floors

Circus Maximus

1. Was built in the 6th century BCE
2. 250,000 could fit in the arena
3. Everyone could attend to the arena, for free
4. Mainly used for chariot races
5. Built on land between Palatine and Aventine hills in Rome, Italy

Aqueducts

1. Use for irrigation, drinking, and bathing
2. Used to make the water flow better throughout Rome
3. Built arches to run pipes through to carry water.
4. 260 miles long

Roman Forum

1. Centers where people met in the middle of cities