To approach this task you should read the glossary. Go to the pbwork and read it to make sure you know the meanings of difficult words.
Then go to Google maps and find the Coliseum and the Circus Maximus in Rome. Read again the similarities and differences between the circus and the coliseum.
Try to make a comparison and post it.
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The Circus Maximus (Latin for great or large circus, in Italian Circo Massimo) is an ancient Roman chariot racing stadium and mass entertainment venue located in Rome. Situated in the valley between the Aventine and Palatine hills, it was the first and largest Chariot Racing Stadium in ancient Rome. The site is now a public park and retains little evidence of its former use.
The Colosseum, or the Coliseum, originally the Flavian Amphitheatre (Latin: Amphitheatrum Flavium, Italian Anfiteatro Flavio or Colosseo), is an elliptical amphitheatre in the centre of the city of Rome, Italy, the largest ever built in the Roman Empire. It is considered one of the greatest works of Roman architecture and Roman engineering.
Occupying a site just east of the Roman Forum, its construction started between 70 and 72 AD under the emperor Vespasian and was completed in 80 AD under Titus,with further modifications being made during Domitian's reign (81–96).The name "Amphitheatrum Flavium" derives from both Vespasian's and Titus's family name (Flavius, from the gens Flavia).
Capable of seating 50,000 spectators,the Colosseum was used for gladiatorial contests and public spectacles such as mock sea battles, animal hunts, executions, re-enactments of famous battles, and dramas based on Classical mythology. The building ceased to be used for entertainment in the early medieval era. It was later reused for such purposes as housing, workshops, quarters for a religious order, a fortress, a quarry, and a Christian shrine.
Although in the 21st century it stays partially ruined because of damage caused by devastating earthquakes and stone-robbers, the Colosseum is an iconic symbol of Imperial Rome. It is one of Rome's most popular tourist attractions and still has close connections with the Roman Catholic Church, as each Good Friday the Pope leads a torchlit "Way of the Cross" procession that starts in the area around the Colosseum.
The Colosseum is also depicted on the Italian version of the five-cent euro coin.
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ReplyDeleteHi! my name is Ernesto and in this text I'm going to tell about the different bewteen the Colosseum and the Circus Maximus.
ReplyDelete-Colosseum or Colisseum:
Location: The biggest in Rome.
The Colosseum's original Latin name was Amphitheatrum Flavium, often anglicized as Flavian Amphitheater. The building was constructed by emperors of the Flavian dynasty, hence its original name, after the reign of Emperor Nero. The name Colosseum has long been believed to be derived from a colossal statue of Nero nearby. Construction of the Colosseum began under the rule of the Emperor Vespasian in around 70 to 72AD and in it was capable 50,000 spectators. The most important entriteniment in the Colosseum were the gladiators.
-The Circus Maximus:
Location: The principal in the city of Rome but there were more arround the empire.
The Circus Maximus site was first used for public games and entertainment by the Etruscan kings of Rome. The first version, later rebuilt, was made completely from wood. First, the Circus Maximus had
250,000 site. The Circus measured 621 m in length and 118 m in width. However later, the Circus Maximus grow and had 270,000 sites. Chariot racing was the most important event at the Circus. The track could hold twelve chariots, and the two sides of the track were separated by a raised median called the "spina". The spina was set slightly diagonally. The race went for a total distance of about 6.5 km.
And now you know the most important caracterist about the Colosseum and the Circus Maximus; the two most biggest structrures in the Ancient Rome.
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ReplyDeleteCircus Maximus: Is an ancient Roman chariot racing stadium and mass entertainment venue located in Rome. The Circus could hold over 1/4 of the city's population, over 250,000 people.The Circus measured 621 m in length and 118 m in width.The site is now a public park and retains little evidence of its former use.
Colisseum:Is an elliptical amphitheatre in the centre of the city of Rome, Italy, the largest ever built in the Roman Empire. Its construction started between 70 and 72 AD.Capable of seating 50,000 spectators.The Colosseum was used for gladiatorial contests and public spectacles such as mock sea battles, animal hunts, is an amphitheatre. The building ceased to be used for entertainment in the early medieval era.
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ReplyDeleteThe Circus Maximus (Latin for great or large circus, in Italian Circo Massimo) is an ancient Roman chariot racing stadium and mass entertainment venue located in Rome. Situated in the valley between the Aventine and Palatine hills, it was the first and largest Chariot Racing Stadium in ancient Rome.
Coliseum
Capable of seating 50,000 spectators,[1][4][5] the Colosseum was used for gladiatorial contests and public spectacles such as mock sea battles, animal hunts, executions, re-enactments of famous battles, and dramas based on Classical mythology. The building ceased to be used for entertainment in the early medieval era. It was later reused for such purposes as housing, workshops, quarters for a religious order, a fortress, a quarry, and a Christian shrine.
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Hi! my name is Paula and in this text I'm going to tell about the different bewteen the Colosseum and the Circus Maximus.
ReplyDelete-Colosseum or Colisseum:
Location: The biggest in Rome.
The Colosseum's original Latin name was Amphitheatrum Flavium, often anglicized as Flavian Amphitheater. The building was constructed by emperors of the Flavian dynasty, hence its original name, after the reign of Emperor Nero. The name Colosseum has long been believed to be derived from a colossal statue of Nero nearby. Construction of the Colosseum began under the rule of the Emperor Vespasian in around 70 to 72AD and in it was capable 50,000 spectators. The most important entriteniment in the Colosseum were the gladiators.
-The Circus Maximus:
Location: The principal in the city of Rome but there were more arround the empire.
The Circus Maximus site was first used for public games and entertainment by the Etruscan kings of Rome. The first version, later rebuilt, was made completely from wood. First, the Circus Maximus had
250,000 site. The Circus measured 621 m in length and 118 m in width. However later, the Circus Maximus grow and had 270,000 sites. Chariot racing was the most important event at the Circus. The track could hold twelve chariots, and the two sides of the track were separated by a raised median called the "spina". The spina was set slightly diagonally. The race went for a total distance of about 6.5 km.
And now you know the most important caracterist about the Colosseum and the Circus Maximus; the two most biggest structrures in the Ancient Rome.