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History:Romans C.Max
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What was the Circus Maximus? | Rome’s chariot racing arena |
| How long was the Circus Maximus and how many people could it hold? | It was 500m long and could hold up to 250,000 people |
| What teams were there? | There were 4 teams: Red, white, blue and green |
| Was seating divided by social status or gender? | No |
| How many horses were there on each chariot? | They would race in chariots pulled by 2, 4 or 6 horses |
| How many times did they race around the track? | 7 times |
| Why did people die in it? | Because it’s dangerous |
| Why is it dangerous? | -They are going at incredibly high speeds around corners, and since chariots didn’t have a back and the wheels didn’t turn it was likely for racers, horses and even spectators to die. |
| What was a popular activity during the races? | Gambling and sometimes interfering with the race by throwing objects at a racer. What |
| What was in the middle of the Circus Maximus? | Statues of gods and idols |
| What’s the name of the thing in the Centre of the Circus Maximus? | The spina |
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