What was the Colosseum used for?

An amazing sight in a spectacular city!!

Mock sea battles would have been interesting.

Anytime there's a choice for all the above, that's going to be it

All the Roman ampitheatres are a symbol of human depravity and of the depths to which evil can drag down the human spirit.

bigden, "Panem et circenses" in Latin. Attributed to Juvenal - "Give them bread and circuses and they will never revolt." It still works today to keep the masses distracted, but they're coming up short on the bread.

Stacy, I think that so far, I've only seen it not be the case one time. They really should mix it up more. Also with number answers the largest one is it, more often than not.

Bread and circuses. that was Romes' motto.

I choose animal hunts I am madman

Player #8043966, Awesome to think of the history that was taking place there!

Player #8043966, I agree....

should get a few points for answering partial question

New question.. 👍