What is so important about chariot-racing?

Answer 1

Chariots are important because they helped people in ancient times get from place to place. Also they were used in circuses(arenas in ancient Rome and shows in them) for the entertainment of others.

Answer 2

Chariot Racing was a great source of entertainment for everybody to attend. Free grain and bread was handed out, also the admission was free. Chariot racing was a festival directed toward the gods.

Answer 3

this was an event that took place in the hippodrome and involved a vehicle pulled by eithertwo or four horses

Answer 4

they were used to see how fast a horse is and how strong, and skilled is the competitor.