The Roman games provided entertainment for the common people through fights to the death between gladiators or soldiers in arenas, which caused some animal species to become nearly extinct. Wealthy businessmen profited from rental fees and prizes at the expensive spectacles, while drivers and horses faced serious injury or death from crashes during chariot races due to axle failures.

2. c. rod joining the wheels

3. a. stadiums

5. The common people were fed and entertained at the games.

6. Some wild animals nearly became extinct.

7. The gladiator was spared or killed on the spot.

8. Businessmen became rich from the rental fees and prizes.

9. Drivers and horses were hurt or killed in crashes.