The title of the book is "The Colosseum~~:~~ : the The area Arena of death Death."
The Colosseum, commissioned nearly 2,000 years ago by Emperor Vespasian, is a grand amphitheater in the heart of Rome. Built by 60,000 slaves, it was completed in 80 AD.
The Colosseum hosted events like gladiator fights and animal combats, drawing around 75,000 spectators. Gladiators often faced death, sometimes being thrown into lion pits. Despite having no roof and flooding during rain, the arena was used creatively, including staging boat battles.
The Colosseum, symbolizing the eternal power of Rome, still stands after 2,000 years. It now serves as a modern venue and has been named one of the Seven Wonders of the Modern World.
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Tips)
- Explain what an amphitheater is. How is it different from other buildings?
- Describe how you think the spectators felt watching the events in the Colosseum.
- Tell us why you think the Colosseum is considered one of the Seven Wonders of the Modern World.