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In Constantinople the Circus took place in the

Hippodrome, a structure that could hold 80,000

spectators. There contests of various types were held,

including chariot races. The Blues and Greens backed

opposing drivers and usually neutralized each other's

efforts. In 532, however, the Blues and Greens united

to try to force Justinian from the

throne. The so-called

Nike rebellion, named after the

victory cry of the

rioters, nearly succeeded.

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