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The Colosseum was a games and sports arena where the people of Rome would go frequently to watch entertainments such as gladiator fights, chariot races, and prisoners such as Christian martyrs being eaten by lions. It was used by the government of Rome to keep the poor masses entertained and prevent them from revolting.

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Would the Romans be bored without the coliseum?

No the Romans would not be bored, for the coliseum is where people/gladiators fighted for there life. I suppose it amused them.


Why did the Romans build the coliseum round?

The coliseum was an arena, basically a huge stage. A round (ish) shape provides the biggest number of audience with a good view of what's going on.


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.


Did the poor Romans have butter?

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Why was the Coliseum in Rome made?

The coliseum in rome was made for entertainment purposes for the people of rome and its governers and emperor. Except the entertainment was gory , there were gladiators that slaughtered each other or they fought animals and loads of these people and animals died just to entertain the people of rome.