Team Grumio - Pompeii Riot Quiz

What was the response of the women and children during the riot?

• They continued with their daily activities

• They fled the scene

• They tried to stop the violence

• They joined in the fighting

Why did the Emperor's wife to intervene in the riot?

• To protect her family's reputation

• To show her power and influence

• To gain favor with the people of Pompeii

• To stop the violence and restore peace

Who was the Emperor's wife who overturned the punishment?

• Agrippina

• Octavia

• Poppaea

• Livia

Why was the riot described as a 'violent battle'?

• The rioters were armed with weapons

• The rioters were evenly matched and couldn't overpower each other

• The rioters were fueled by anger and aggression

• The rioters were fighting for a specific cause

What was the fate of the Pompeian crowd who encouraged the riot?

• They were sent into exile

• They were arrested and punished

• They were praised by the Emperor

• They were given a warning

What was the social status of the owner of the house where the painting of the riot was found?

• Gladiator

• Nobleman

• Merchant

• Farmer

What was the impact of the riot on the city of Pompeii and its inhabitants?

• It had no lasting effects

• It brought the community together

• It caused destruction and chaos

• It led to political changes

What was the motivation of the Nucerians in starting the fight?

• To seek revenge against the Pompeians

• To gain control of the amphitheater

• To show their loyalty to the Emperor

• To defend their honor and reputation

What was the response of the stallholders during the riot?

• They continued with their business

• They fled the scene

• They tried to stop the violence

• They joined in the fighting

Why was the riot brought to the attention of the authorities in Rome?

• The rioters wanted to gain recognition and fame

• The rioters wanted to show their loyalty to the Emperor

• The rioters wanted to cause chaos and disrupt the peace

• The rioters wanted to seek help in resolving the conflict