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what did the ancient rome do for entertainment and other things like festivals like what sort of entertainment and festivals

2006-11-26 09:54:40 · 3 answers · asked by hilary 1 in Arts & Humanities History

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Hey Hillary,

Toga! Toga! Toga!... lol

Chariot racing was Rome's oldest and most popular pastime, dating back to at least the Roman monarchy.
Greek chariot races were held in hippodromes in the east, but in the west they were held in circuses. Other events eventually infiltrated the circus games (ludi circenses), such as Greek athletics and wrestling, but chariot racing remained the popular favorite. As a sport, it was highly expensive, but organized into a highly profitable business. There were four chariot facing factions, the blues, greens, whites, and reds, the colors of which were worn by respective charioteers during races. If successful, a charioteer could become rich and famous throughout Rome. Images of charioteers survive in sculpture, mosaic, and molded glassware, sometimes even with inscribed names. The factions rivaled greatly, sometimes leading to violence among supporters. In general, however, the greens and blues were the favorites
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If you had lived in ancient times, would you have chosen to become a Roman citizen? You might have! The ancient Romans invented more games than any other culture.

Birthdays were really big deals. They were celebrated as festivals, with gifts from friends and family and neighbors!

2006-11-26 09:59:59 · answer #1 · answered by BuyTheSeaProperty 7 · 3 0

remember the Colisseum? That is where the Romans would hold festivals and boxing events with gladiators and animals and such

2006-11-26 09:56:57 · answer #2 · answered by Eduardo A 2 · 0 0

Circuses as in Circus Maximus, chariot races, animal fights and animals eating humans in the Colosseum. They also flooded it and had mock naval battles.

Orgies. Need I explain?

2006-11-26 10:03:26 · answer #3 · answered by regerugged 7 · 0 0

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