| A | B |
|---|
| ludi circenses | Circus Games |
| auriga | team of horses |
| funalis | best horse in auriga |
| biga | two horse team |
| triga | three horse team |
| quadriga | four horse team |
| factiones | parties |
| russata | red |
| prasina | green |
| albata | white |
| veneta | blue |
| charioteer | driver |
| falx | small scythe to cut reins loose |
| palm branch | symbol of victory |
| laurel wreath | symbol of victory |
| pompa | elaborate procession |
| mappa | white cloth to start race |
| spina | narrow isle which divided arena |
| metae | turning posts |
| rack of dolphins | counters of laps |
| praetorian guard | elite guard of the Roman emperors |
| editor | president of the games |
| Aventine Hill | hill on one side of stadium |
| Palatine Hill | hill on one side of stadium |
| arcus | entrance to the semicircular end of the Circus |
| harena | hard-packed sand that covers the track |
| carceres | starting gates |
| cavea | stands |
| pulvinar | marble building resembling a temple |
| linea alba | finish line |
