The Coliseum

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Which happened first?
The Coliseum appeared on the back of a coin.
The Coliseum was used as a castle.
An earthquake damaged the Coliseum.
The Coliseum was struck by lightning.
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When did the Romans finish building the Coliseum?
The year 523
The year 70
The year 80
The year 240
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What caused the fire that damaged the upper levels of the Coliseum?
A bolt of lightning
An angry mob of starving rioters
Rowdy people who came to watch the events
An attacking army
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The Coliseum was used for all of these purposes except for which of the following?
People fought animals in it.
People fought other people in it.
It was a meeting place for the government.
It was a private castle.
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Which caused the most damage to the Coliseum?
Earthquakes
Fires
Wars
Hurricanes
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What did most people do with the stones that they took from the Coliseum?
They repaired buildings.
They sold them.
They used them as weapons.
They used them as tomb stones.
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Which best defines the word "gruesome" as it is used in the second paragraph?
Horrifying
Boring
Exciting
Funny
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Which best describes the main idea in the last paragraph?
This is about all the things the Coliseum has been used for throughout history.
This is about how the Coliseum is used today.
This is about how the Coliseum is a popular place to visit today.
This is about how the Coliseum is a symbol that many people know.
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Which was not a way in which the Coliseum had been damaged over the years?
Lightning
Fire
Earthquake
Tornado
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Which statement would the author most likely agree with?
The Coliseum is very old and has been used for many purposes.
The Coliseum should be replaced with a building that is not damaged.
The Coliseum has its place in history but it is not useful today.
The Coliseum should be used for fighting once again.
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Why was the Coliseum repaired after the fire but not after the earthquake? Use the text in your answer.
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Why did the fire only damage the upper levels of the Coliseum? Refer to the text in your answer.
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Why is the Coliseum still important today? Use the text in your answer.
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