THE COLOSSEUM

Activity 1
In this video you’ll find out how the Romans organized gladiatorial naval battles and
how they flooded the Colosseum to recreate famous battles from their history. 
The Romans flooded the Colosseum for sea battles

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TB5weRIYhjQ

Watch the video and then answer the questions below (write full answers):

1.What kind of shows could people enjoy there?

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2.What is Naumachia/Naumachiae?
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3.Which Roman Emperor built the Colosseum and when?

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4.Where did the water to flood the arena come from?

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5.Where they the original boats from the battles?

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6.What kind of events did the Romans perform at night?

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7.Did the Romans organise naval battles only in the Colosseum?

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8.Now that you know a bit more about the Colosseum, what do you think these
statements mean? 

“While stand the Coliseum, Rome shall stand; 

When falls the Coliseum, Rome shall fall;
And when Rome falls – the World”
(Lord Byron)

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Internet research: 
9. What’s the difference between BC and AD/CE when referring to history? What do
they stand for?
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Activity 2
It’s 81 AD. You’re an events manager working for the Emperor Flavius Titus. The
Emperor asked you to organise a grand celebration for his birthday. 
You planned everything in detail, and all the performances take place in the
Colosseum. 

Record a video in which you announce this big event and you encourage the Romans to
come and watch the show. Explain them what kind of games you organized, and why
they can’t miss this important day!
BE CONVINCING, the Emperor Flavius Titus wants the Colosseum full of Romans
and you don’t want to lose your job!

Useful words:

Dear Roman citizens

You are all invited to…..
You can’t miss this celebration because…
There will be….
You won’t regret it!
See you all on…