Hello, Smarty Pants, and welcome to Trusty Trivia Thursday.
Today we're heading back to ancient Rome, to gladiators, emperors and epic events in the Roman Colosseum.
Before we shout Veni, Vidi, Vici, let's give a heroic shout-out to Logan in West Tisbury, Massachusetts.
You asked for a shout-out, and here it is.
We're so glad you're part of our Smarty family, Logan.
Keep on learning, laughing, and smarting with us.
Now, let's enter the arena.
Question one.
What was the Roman Colosseum used for?
Was it A, shopping, B, gladiator battles and public spectacles, or C, giant pizza parties?
Did you say B?
Victorious choice.
The Colosseum was built for public entertainment, including gladiator fights, recreated sea battles and animal hunts.
Pretty much ancient Rome's version of Netflix.
Question two, what is the Colosseum made of?
Is it A, wood, B, stone and concrete, or C, Roman candles?
If you picked B, you are rock solid.
Romans used stone, concrete and brilliant engineering to build the Colosseum nearly 2000 years ago, and it's still standing today.
Final question, what clever feature could protect spectators from the sun?
Was it A, large hats, B, umbrellas, or C, a retractable awning called the Valerian?
Did you go with C?
You are architecturally awesome.
The Valerian was a giant canvas awning that shaded the crowd.
Ancient Roman engineering at its coolest.
You've conquered the trivia arena, smarty pants.
Join us next week for more legendary learning.
And if you want to learn more, check out our Roman Coliseum episode in the Who Smarted archives.
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