Stage 11 Culture

Local elections were held in Pompeii in _____.

• October
• November
• January
• March

FAUTŌRĒS were _____.

• supporters
• candidates
• government officials
• town council members

The job of the DUO VIRĪ was _____.

• make judgments in court
• manage public markets
• oversee the police
• oversee the baths

There were _____ on the town council.

• 10
• 20
• 50
• 100

Town council members were _____.

• elected by the people
• appointed by current council members
• chosen by lot

A person running for public office was easily recognized by _____.

• the bright red toga they wore
• the bright white toga they wore
• the fact they shouted the loudest
• their lack of garments

The Latin word CANDIDUS means _____.

• honest
• dazzling white
• sweet
• wealthy

An ILLEGAL form of persuasion during elections was ____.

• a financial bribe
• a promise of gladiatorial games
• a promise of building repair
• a promise of new construction

After one had served as a public official, one could expect ____.

• a statue put up in his honor
• one's name to be put on a building
• a front row seat at the theater
• all of these

A PRAEFECTUS was _____.

• a new building
• a special officer
• a campaign slogan
• a police officer