il Colosseo

1. What kind of men became Gladiators?
http://ablemedia.com/ctcweb/consortium/gladiator2.html

2. How did Gladiators train?
http://ablemedia.com/ctcweb/consortium/gladiator3.html

3. What kinds of animals were sent into the ring to fight with gladiators?
http://ablemedia.com/ctcweb/consortium/gladiator5.html

4. When was the Colosseo built and how many people did it seat?
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Colosseum

5. Click on "Launch the animation" and answer the question:
What are the six structures of the Colosseo?

http://www.bbc.co.uk/history/ancient/romans/launch_ani_colosseum.shtml

6. Why was sand sprinkled on the floor of the arena?

http://www.bbc.co.uk/history/ancient/romans/launch_ani_colosseum.shtml

7. For fun: Play the Gladiator Game:
http://www.gladiatus.us/?kid=a-03745-06645-0809-a070714e