Life in Ancient Pompeii

Why did shops have signs in Pompeii?

• They were used for advertising

• They were used for navigation

Why did shops have signs in Pompeii?

• Because it was the law

• So people knew what was sold there

Why did people go to bars and cafes?

• To meet their friends

• To meet the town council

Where were goods sold in Pompeii?

• In the vineyards

• In the forum

The Forum was the centre for ...

• Business, Local Government and Religion

• Local Government, Religion and Pleasure

How many theatres did Pompeii have?

• 2

• 1

The town of Pompeii was near ___________.

• Mt. Vesuvius

• Mt. Etna

Pompeii was a seaport of many nationalities. T or F?

• True

• False

The water supply for Pompeii was brought in by

• aquaducts

• streams and rivers