Which of the following arguments is best supported by the map? - Amphitheaters were strategically placed along the boundaries of the empire. - The Romans built amphitheaters near major cities. - Amphitheaters were so abundant because building them was easy. - Amphitheaters were evenly dispersed for defensive reasons.

Which of the following arguments is best supported by the map? - Amphitheaters were strategically placed along the boundaries of the empire. - The Romans built amphitheaters near major cities. - Amphitheaters were so abundant because building them was easy. - Amphitheaters were evenly dispersed for defensive reasons.

The amphitheaters of the Roman Empire

What follows is a map of several known amphitheaters found within the bounds of the Roman Empire at its height. Although this list is not comprehensive, it gives a reliable portrayal of the abundance of such structures during the Roman era. Examine the following map and the images of the different amphitheaters. As you analyze them, consider the placement of these structures and what they meant to the Roman world.

Which of the following arguments is best supported by the map?

- Amphitheaters were strategically placed along the boundaries of the empire.

- The Romans built amphitheaters near major cities.

- Amphitheaters were so abundant because building them was easy.

- Amphitheaters were evenly dispersed for defensive reasons.