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1
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Why was it constructed?

A

To secure the flavian dynasty

2
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When was it constructed?

A

70 AD

3
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Who completed the colosseum?

A

Vespasians son Titus after his fathers’ death

4
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What shape was the colosseum?

A

Oval

5
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What was the colosseum built from?

A

Travertine, tufa, concrete, brick, tiles, marble, gravel, wood and sand.

6
Q

Was it before or after the Theatre of Marcellus

A

After

7
Q

Capacity?

A

80,000 to reflect the needs of a population of 1 million

8
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How high was the colosseum?

A

48 metres

9
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What was the site size?

A

188 x 156

10
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What was it supported by?

A

A huge elliptical ring of concrete topped with blocks of travertine

11
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How was the outer wall impressive?

A

Four storeys - doric, ionic and corinthian plus top floor.

12
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What were the arches flanked by on the lower floors?

A

Engaged columns

13
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What were all the columns faced with?

A

Marble

14
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How could the the colosseum be entered?

A

Large number of numbered arched entrances on the lower floor

15
Q

Things that ensured the colosseum was safe?

A

Easy entry/access, wide circulation passages, lift system, ticket people

16
Q

When was it completed and who by?

A

80 AD and Titus

17
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What was it topped with?

A

80-bay plain wall enlivened by Corinthian pilasters

18
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What did each of the pillared floor feature?

A

80 arches flanked by engaged columns

19
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What was each pillared floor’s columns faced in?

A

Travertine and marble

20
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What stood in each doorway?

A

Statue

21
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What did the colosseum replace?

A

Nero’s private garden