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Constantinople never had the Colosseum. The Colosseum is in Rome and there is only one Colosseum. The arena where sporting events and chariot races were held was called the hippodrome in Constantinople and all the other eastern cities. In Rome and in all other western cities it was called a circus. The Circus Maximus in Rome was the largest and the most famous.
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What was one of the sports event that the Romans held in their coliseum?
Gladiatorial contests is just one of the sporting events held in the Colosseum.
The main purpose of the Colosseum was to provide what?
Entertainment. They held many different types of sporting events there, most of them quite cruel by today's standards.
List 3 sporting events that only occurred at the ancient games and 3 event that only occur at the modern games?
chariot race, pankration
What are some differences between roman colosseum and modern football stadiums?
Yes and no. An amphitheater is an oval or circular building with rows of seats for spectators. It's usually used for sporting events, but concerts, expos of all types can be held in one. The Colosseum therefore is an amphitheater. However, there is only one Colosseum and it is in Rome. "Colosseum" is a nickname for the Flavian amphitheater. However many cities name their sporting arenas or expo halls "The Colosseum" for their own purposes, even though it is technically a misnomer.
Who was banned from attending events at the Colosseum?
Emperor Caligula was banned from attending events at the Colosseum due to his erratic behavior and cruelty towards the people of Rome.
