The Flavian Amphitheater is also known as the "Colosseum" because of __________.
A) the statue of Nero that stood next to it
B) its imposing size
C) its function as a public entertainment site
D) the muscular physique of Roman gladiators

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The Colosseum got its name from the nearby colossal statue of Nero, known as the "Colossus of Nero," which stood close to the amphitheater.

The Flavian Amphitheater Is Also Known as the "Colosseum" Because