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Mason Zimmer|History|5 Feb 2025

Which emperor opened the Colosseum with a 100-day festival?

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Retry Correct Incorrect Although construction of the Colosseum began under Vespasian’s reign and Commodus famously enjoyed performing there, National Geographic explained that it actually opened during Titus’s reign. As such, he was in the position to declare a 100-day celebration that was largely filled with gladiatorial games.
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Which emperor opened the Colosseum with a 100-day festival?

  • Titus
  • Tiberius
  • Vespasian
  • Commodus
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