Political System of Pompeii

Which groups made up the Decurione council?

• Aediles and Duumvirs

• Senators and Consuls

• Gladiators and Actors

• Merchants and Farmers

What did the Decurione Council control in Pompeii?

• Military operations

• Civic finances and public religion

• Trade routes

• Education systems

What did the Decurione Council oversee regarding weights and measures?

• Creation of new standards

• Use of standard weights and measures

• Abolition of old systems

• Introduction of metric system

What did the aediles manage in the market?

• Assigning positions

• Selling goods

• Importing products

• Setting prices

In some inscriptions, what were the aediles called?

• Triumviri

• Duoviri

• Centurions

• Praetors

Which of the following was a responsibility of the aediles?

• Managing water supply

• Leading the senate

• Conducting trials

• Writing laws

What were the aediles responsible for in terms of property?

• Selling municipal properties

• Leasing municipal properties

• Buying private lands

• Building new properties

Which of the following was NOT managed by the aediles?

• Streets

• Water

• Army

• Public buildings

What did the aediles do in the market?

• Set prices

• Assign positions

• Sell goods

• Import products

What type of buildings did the aediles manage?

• Private homes

• Public and sacred buildings

• Military forts

• Educational facilities