Ch 12 - Fighting the Fire

On what date did the great fire of Rome break out?

• July 18, AD 64

• August 18, AD 64

• July 18, AD 54

• August 18, AD 54

How many regions of Rome were left unscathed after the fire?

• 10

• 4

• 6

• 8

Which emperor created the fire brigade?

What was the official name of Rome's fire brigade?

• sparteolī

• vigilēs urbānī

• cohortes vigilum

• custodes ignis

Approximately how many men were in the Roman fire brigade in AD 64?

• 2,000

• 5,000

• 4,000

• 7,000

What equipment did the vigiles use to control fires?

• Buckets, axes, and ladders

• Hoses, fire extinguishers, and axes

• Buckets, hoses, and fire extinguishers

• Ladders, hoses, and fire extinguishers

What was one method the vigiles used to control the spread of fire?

• Using fire extinguishers

• Demolishing buildings

• Spraying water with hoses

• Using chemical retardants

Who was the Greek inventor that discovered compressed air could be used as a source of power?

• Hero

• Archimedes

• Ctesibius

• Pythagoras

What did Pliny report was lacking in Nicomedia for firefighting?

• Fire engines

• Fire extinguishers

• Pumps and buckets

• Ladders and hoses

What was the nickname given to the Roman fire brigade?

• vigilēs urbānī

• sparteolī

• cohortes vigilum

• custodes ignis