1. The Colosseum
Alyssa Fritz
4th Hour Latin

2. overview location origin of the building importance how it has changed
fun facts

3. location
ancient Rome
now center of modern Rome

4. origin of the building also called Flavian Amphitheater
construction began with Emperor Vespasian
started building in 70 AD (hierarchy)
built in the duration of 2 emperors
four stories that seated 65,000 people
people came to see entertainment

5. importance finest example of Roman architecture and engineering
main use was for gladiator shows
mock naval battles, animal fights, public spectacles
gave citizens chance to pay off debts/crimes
entertained high generals
distracted citizens from local corruption

6. How it changed still standing after 2 millennium survived 2 world wars
stands now as only a ruin
due to earthquakes and fires

7. fun facts despite pop culture, chariots were not used
over 500,000 gladiators killed
seating was intended to divide different social classes

9. websites http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Colosseum

10. picture websites http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Colosseum

11. http://www. dreamstime