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Welcome to Italy

Today we will be traveling to Rome, Italy! Click on the star to take you inside the city!. Welcome to Italy. Rome. Rome. Next. Today we will be traveling around the ancient city of Rome. Rome, Italy is one of the oldest and most visited cities in the world.

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Welcome to Italy

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  1. Today we will be traveling to Rome, Italy! Click on the star to take you inside the city! Welcome to Italy Rome

  2. Rome Next Today we will be traveling around the ancient city of Rome. Rome, Italy is one of the oldest and most visited cities in the world. Click on the place in the city that you want to visit! Each place will give you some neat facts about itself. Pay close attention, because there will be a little quiz at the end. Click on the tour bus to take the quiz when you are finished!

  3. The City of Rome The Trevi Fountain St. Peters Basilica The Coliseum QUIZ!!

  4. The History of the Coliseum Next Map The Coliseum was built almost 2000 years ago by the Roman Emperors: Vespasian, Titus and Domitian. The building took about 10 years to build and was used for over 450 years

  5. Inside the Coliseum Previous Next Map The Coliseum could hold between 50,000 to 75,000 people. There was a stage for the games, but many tunnels and rooms underneath the floor for the fighters. Part of the Coliseum were reused for building material during the Renaissance.

  6. Warriors of the Coliseum Previous Map Warriors who fought in the Coliseum were called gladiators. The gladiators were normally captured slaves, criminals, or prisoners of war. They fought to the death in front of thousands of people.

  7. About St. Peters Basilica Next Map St. Peter’s Basilica is located inside of the Vatican City, which is the small city state within the city of Rome. The Vatican city has it’s own police and postal system. St. Peters is the home of Catholicism. It is where the Pope resides and where thousands of people come every year to visit.

  8. The History of St. Peters Basilica Previous Next Map The largest church in the world, it rests atop the hill that is believed to be the site where Saint Peter was buried. The building was started in 1506 by the architect Donato Bramante, and after his death work was continued by Michelangelo. The church was completed in 1626… 120 years after it was started.

  9. The Swiss Guard Previous Map The Swiss Guard are the protectors of the Vatican and the Pope himself. To join this elite group, the men must be Swiss, Catholic, and take a vow of loyalty to the pope. They have been a part of the sacred guard sine 1506… that’s over 500 years!!

  10. History of the Trevi Fountain Next Map The fountain was commissioned by Pope Clemet XII in 1732. The work, done by the artist Salvi, took 30 years to complete! The design comes from the baroque period.

  11. About the Trevi Fountain Previous Next Map • The fountain statues are of: • Neptune- the Roman god of the sea. • The horses pulling his shell shaped chariot. One of the horses is calm and the other is wild. It is supposed to represent the moods of the sea.

  12. The Legend of the Trevi Fountain Previous Map Legend has it that if you throw a coin into the fountain, while standing backwards, that you will someday return to Rome. Most of the fountains in Rome are connected to a water system that is supplied with water from the Aqua Vergo. The water is clean and drinkable!

  13. Self Test Start Map Now that you have toured around the city see what you can remember from each place! Click on the tour bus to get started!!

  14. Question 1 • How old is the Coliseum? • A. 1,000 years • B. 2,000 years • C. 4,000 years • D. 3,000 years

  15. Correct!! Great Job!! You are awesome!! Next

  16. Sorry  That is Incorrect! Please Try Again!! Back to question

  17. Question 2 • What were the fighters in the Coliseum called? • A. Soldiers • B. Militia • C. Gladiators • D. Calvary

  18. Correct!! Great Job!! You are awesome!! Next

  19. Sorry  That is Incorrect! Please Try Again!! Back to question

  20. Question 3 • The basilica in the Vatican city sits on top of who’s grave? • A. St. Andrew • B. St. Matthew • C. St. Peter • D. Paul

  21. Correct!! Great Job!! You are awesome!! Next

  22. Sorry  That is Incorrect! Please Try Again!! Back to question

  23. Question 4 • Anyone can join the Swiss Guard… • True • False

  24. Correct!! Great Job!! You are awesome!! Next

  25. Sorry  That is Incorrect! Please Try Again!! Back to question

  26. Question 5 • You can drink the water from the spout at the Trevi Fountain? • True • False

  27. Correct!! Great Job!! You are awesome!! Next

  28. Sorry  That is Incorrect! Please Try Again!! Back to question

  29. Question 6 • How long did it take to complete the Trevi fountain? • A. 10 years • B. 15 years • C. 25 years • D. 30 years

  30. Correct!! Great Job!! You are awesome!! Finish

  31. Sorry  That is Incorrect! Please Try Again!! Back to question

  32. Thanks for traveling with us today! We hope you come back to Rome soon for a visit!Click on the map button to revisit Rome. Click the bus to exit. Learn More Map

  33. For more information on Rome, please visit: Continue to Exit The Colosseum.net A View on Cities-Rome The Vatican website Lonely Planet

  34. End!!

  35. Extra Stuff!!

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