In what era was the Colosseum established?

• A. 73-75 A.D.
• B. 1st century B.C.
• C. 2nd century A.D.
• D. 50-52 A.D.

Answer: (A)

The main idea here is when the Colosseum came into being during Roman history. Construction of the Flavian Amphitheatre began in the early part of the Flavian dynasty, around the 70s AD, under Emperor Vespasian, with significant building occurring throughout that decade and the arena opening around 80 AD. The option covering the early 70s AD fits best because it sits inside that initial period of active construction and public use, which is what “established” points to. The other dates place either before construction started (the BC and early 50s) or much later (the 2nd century AD), which don’t align with when the structure began and took shape.