a large amphitheater in Rome whose construction was begun by Vespasian about AD 75 or 80
a very large, often roofless, structure where sports events, etc. are held for an audience
the capital city of Italy, historically significant as the center of the Roman Empire and the seat of the Vatican
a country in southern Europe, with a long Mediterranean coastline
to put together different materials such as brick to make a building, etc.
used with a number to show that it is not exact
a male king that rules an empire
connected with the general people or society, especially in contrast to specific groups or elites
the action of providing people with activities, performances, etc. to make them laugh or amuse them
a situation that involves violent action in physical form
(ancient Rome) a professional combatant or a captive who entertained the public by engaging in mortal combat
(of an animal or plant) living or growing in a natural state, without any human interference
to take pleasure or find happiness in something or someone
related to ancient Rome, its citizens, or empire
a story involving the ancient history of a people, usually about heroes and supernatural events that could be unreal
to contain or have the capacity to contain a certain amount
designed or set aside for a specific purpose or need, often different from what is commonly available
(of a person) having a high rank, status, or influence within a particular field, organization, or society
someone who is invited to visit someone else's home or attend a social event
near in distance
known by a lot of people
to remain in a state of good repair or quality
the sudden movement and shaking of the earth's surface, usually causing damage
a piece of rock shaped and used as building material
a hard material used for building structures, made by mixing cement, water, sand, and small stones
to a specific extent or degree
throughout a period of several years
to physically harm something
things that are related to air and sky such as temperature, rain, wind, etc.
to go somewhere for a short time, especially to see something
the quality of being attractive or pleasing, particularly to the eye
someone who visits a place or travels to different places for pleasure
a specific method of carrying out an activity that requires special skills
causing admiration because of size, skill, importance, etc.
anything that is built from several parts, such as a house, bridge, etc.
a system of intersecting lines or channels that form a web-like structure
a passage dug through or under a mountain or a structure, typically for cars, trains, people, etc.
an underground structure or chamber, often used as a tomb or sacred space, typically found in ancient civilizations such as Egypt and Rome, and characterized by its subterranean location and architectural features
any piece of equipment that is mechanical, electric, etc. and performs a particular task
to move a thing from a lower position or level to a higher one
the act of presenting something such as a play, piece of music, etc. for entertainment
