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For the most part, yes, especially if the races were part of a religious festival where the emperor had to preside. In fact, the emperor didn't even have to leave his house to view the races, as the imperial mansion on the Palatine hill overlooked the Circus Maximus.
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What did they do in the circus Maximus?
The had many chariot races there and it was also a mass entertainment spot too
Why do the Romans like to race in chariots?
Because they had not has much entertainment as we have. They only had choice between theater, gladiator fights and chariot races. They liked chariot races because this is action, adrenaline, ect. Chariot races are like car races today.
Why did roman emperors hold back gladiator battles and chariot races?
The emperors Augustus and Hadrian introduced laws which limited the amount of money which was spent on staging the gladiatorial games. This was because enormous sums were spent on this by elite people and there were worries that this could bring them to financial ruin. However, these measures were largely ignored and some emperors sent a fortune on staging large scale games which sometimes lasted for very long periods of time. This was particularly a problem for the gladiatorial games. The chariot races were less expensive.
Who was in charge of the chariot races?
It Was The Emporeor
How violent did chariot races get?
Although they were not as bad as gladiators, Chariot races were extremely violent. For example, if they were knocked off, they could be trampled to death by the horses.
Why did roman hold gladiator battles and chariot races?
Roman Emperors held gladiator battles and chariot races because they distracted the uneducated. They prevented revolts. They kept the poor entertained.
Why did Roman Emperor hold gladiators battles and chariot races?
Roman Emperors held gladiator battles and chariot races because they distracted the uneducated. They prevented revolts. They kept the poor entertained.
Place where Romans would watch chariot races?
in avadiors
What was the circus Maximus use for?
The Circus Maximus was originally used to have chariot races, but eventually started having slaughter games.
Who could race in chariot races?
In order to participate in a chariot race one had to be a member of a team. Rome had four teams, the Reds, Whites, Blues and Greens. It's unclear as to exactly how many entries each team could have in a race, or if the various teams raced against each other in a single race or in a matchup.
Was circus maximus a place where Romans would watch chariot races?
Yes, it held the most people. Any place with "circus" in its name was a chariot race course.
When were the chariot races held?
Chariot races were usually held in connection with some festival or the worship of some god.
What did they do in the circus Maximus?
The had many chariot races there and it was also a mass entertainment spot too
What kinds of free entertainment did the hippodrome offer to citizens with Roman Constantinople?
chariot races, horse races, and gladiator fights
Why do the Romans like to race in chariots?
Because they had not has much entertainment as we have. They only had choice between theater, gladiator fights and chariot races. They liked chariot races because this is action, adrenaline, ect. Chariot races are like car races today.
Why did roman emperors hold back gladiator battles and chariot races?
The emperors Augustus and Hadrian introduced laws which limited the amount of money which was spent on staging the gladiatorial games. This was because enormous sums were spent on this by elite people and there were worries that this could bring them to financial ruin. However, these measures were largely ignored and some emperors sent a fortune on staging large scale games which sometimes lasted for very long periods of time. This was particularly a problem for the gladiatorial games. The chariot races were less expensive.
Who was in charge of the chariot races?
It Was The Emporeor
