With so much time, effort and money constructing the Colosseum, what does this
tell us about Roman culture and values?
The Colosseum was used primarily to host games and events, often reenacting
historic battles. These events were also violent, so we can determine that war
and battle were valued in Roman culture.
The Colosseum was left over from the times of the Roman Republic, and once
the Rome became controlled by an Emperor, the Colosseum fell into disrepair
and disuse.
The Colosseum was used primarily for religious events, so therefore we see that
religion and worshiping their gods was crucial to their culture.
The Colosseum was built in memory of Romulus, the founder of the city of
Rome. So we can determine that history is the most significant field of study,
and valued above all others.