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Junior Cycle Classics: Public entertainment
How often Public entertainment comes up on the Classics papers, every year it was asked, and questions to try.
CL Asked on 2 of the last 5 Common Level papers, most recently in 2026.
Public entertainment, Common Level(6 marks)
Quick ones on Public entertainment.
(a)Which weapons did a retiarius gladiator fight with?
- A sword and a big shield
- A net and a trident
- A bow and arrows
(b)The ancient Olympic Games were held at Olympia in honour of…
- Athena
- Apollo
- Zeus
(c)Which huge Roman venue was built for chariot racing?
- The Circus Maximus
- The Baths of Trajan
- The Colosseum
Show the answers
(a) A net and a trident
(b) Zeus
(c) The Circus Maximus
Common Level
Asked on 2 of the last 5 Common Level papers, most recently in 2026.
Every paper, year by year
| Year | Where it came up |
|---|---|
| 2026 | Q4 |
| 2025 | Not asked |
| 2024 | Not asked |
| 2023 | Not asked |
| 2022 | Q5, Q6 |
Links open the State Examinations Commission’s paper for that year.
More Public entertainment questions
Public entertainment, 3 marks
Why did actors in Greek theatre wear masks?
- Acting was forbidden for all citizens
- To keep their voices quiet
- One actor could play several roles
Show the answer
One actor could play several roles
A few actors shared all the speaking parts, including women's roles. Masks with bold expressions also helped a huge audience see who was who from far away.