Stage 11 Culture Quiz - Elections

When did elections happen in ancient Pompeii ?

• In November, every 4 years.

• In July, every two years, to honor Caesar.

• In March, every year.

• In January, every third year.

How many officials were elected in a Pompeian election?

• 2, one of each office.

• 100 for the town council

• 10, there were a lot of public buildings to work in.

• 4, two pairs of officials.

What offices were elected in the Pompeian elections?

• duoviri and aediles

• praetors and consuls

• governors and decurions

• quaestors and aediles

Which set of officials were responsible for hearing evidence and giving judgments in court?

• aedile

• duovir

• consul

• quaestor

Which set of officials were responsible for supervising public markets and buildings, the police force, the water supply and sewers, the baths, and other public entertainments?

• aedile

• duovir

• consul

• quaestor

How long did elected officials hold office in ancient Pompeii?

• 1 year

• 2 years

• 4 years

• indefinitely

What kind of outfits did candidates for office wear?

• ones specially whitened with chalk

• ones dyed purple for honor

• regular togas

• tunics with gold trim and a laurel wreath

What did candidates often do to help them win votes?

• Led armies into battle to expand the Roman empire

• Did public service as interns to prove they could do a good job.

• Pretty much everything candidate do today, plus a lot of bribery

• Not much; it was all name recognition.

What kind of men ran for office in ancient Pompeii?

• Ones with governing experience

• Really rich ones.

• Anyone; it was a great way to move up in life.

• Only members of certain patrician families.

What was a candidate expected to do if he won the election?

• Do a really good job for the government of the city.

• Show gratitude by putting on shows for the public's entertainment.

• Go around and personally thank each of the voters for his support.

• Nothing. The elections were just for show.