Clst 103 Test 4 (all correctly solved)

Two types of public events correct answers 1. Ludi 2. Munera Ludi correct answers Public character offered by state as civic celebrations Munera correct answers Gladiatorial contests Privately funded for political purpose Funerary spectacles to celebrate dead During Empire: offered as spectacles Ludi Romani correct answers - Roman festival - Honour of Jupiter - Held in September 15-17 - Annual celebration of peace between patricians and plebs - 4 horse chariot, 2 horse chariot, 1 horse chariot, boxing, wrestling - Theatrical performances introduced - Gladiatorial fights introduced - Greek style theatre introduced Athletic events during Monarchy correct answers - Etruscan Tarquinius Priscus included Equestrian events and boxing Athletic events during Republic correct answers - First proper athletic contest in 186 BCE by Marcus Fulvius Nobilior - Honour Jupiter - Athletic events held regularly in Ludi Romani in late republic Athletic events during Empire correct answers - Domitian established Capitolia in honour of Jupiter Capitolinus - Capitolia include: athletic, musical, equestrian competitions - Built stadium in Campus Martius (Piazza Navona) Roman attitude toward athletic games correct answers - Did not hold athletic competitions like Greeks - Considered "performers" - Military training more important - Chariot racing popular What was used for chariot racing? correct answers Circus Maximus 150,000 spectators Where is the Circus Maximus located? correct answers Between the Palatine and Aventine hills How does chariot racing work? correct answers - 7 laps