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The Amphitheater (Amphitheatrum)

An amphitheater is an oval arena with seats all around. The Flavian Amphitheater in Rome is the building later called the Colosseum.

Grades 5–8. Daily life.

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Gladiator shows and beast hunts were held here, as public games paid for by leading men.

Latin words that go with this card: urbs, ludus.

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