Stage 1 + 2 Review

Where did Caecilius live?

• Pompeii

• Rome

• Naples

• Athens

Answer explanation

Caecilius lived in Pompeii. Pompeii is closer to the coast than Naples and Rome. It is also on a completely different peninsula compared to Athens.

What mountain did Caecilius live near?

• Mount Vesuvius

• Mount Stromboli

• Mount Etna

• Mount St. Helens

Answer explanation

Pompeii is about 5 miles away from Mount Vesuvius. While Mount Etna and Stromboli are volcanoes in Italy, they aren't close to Caecilius's home. Mount St. Helen isn't even on the same continent!

Caecilius was a self-made man. He didn't inherit money from family and worked hard to become a relatively wealthy Roman.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

Caecilius inherited some money from his father, which most likely helped him start many of his businesses.

Caecilius worked as an auctioneer, a tax collector, a farmer, and _________, which was his main job.

• a banker

• a doctor

• a boat captain

• a politician

Answer explanation

Caecilius was a man of many talents. He was an auctioneer, tax collector, farmer, and moneylender. He even was involved in the local trading companies. His main job was as an argentarius or banker.

Which name is Caecilius's personal name?

• Lucius

• Caecilius

• Iucundus

Answer explanation

Romans were named in the tria nomina (three names) way. The personal name was often not used by most people in the public and only by their close friends and family.

Which name is Caecilius's clan name?

• Lucius

• Caecilius

• Iucundus

Answer explanation

Romans were named in the tria nomina (three names) way. The clan name showed a Roman's clan or tribe. This had a huge impact on their role in society. They could related to famous people and wanted to showcase their connection.

Which name is Caecilius's family name?

• Lucius

• Caecilius

• Iucundus

Answer explanation

Romans were named in the tria nomina (three names) way. The family name showed a specific Roman. Imagine if you had three cousins names John. They each would be given a nickname to identify the John.

Everyone could have three names in ancient Rome.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

Only Roman citizens could have three names. Servants, like Clemens or Grumio, or foreigners would only have one name until they became citizens. Servants would take on the name as their master. Clemens would become "Quintus Caecilius Clemens".

Servants could not be put to death without a good reason.

• True

• False

We know a lot of information because we found Caecilius's __________.

• strongbox or safe

• house

• body

• entire life story written on a scroll