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WorksheetsPompeii and Herculaneum - HSC Ancient History Revision
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What evidence in the source indicates that this excavation took place in Herculaneum?
The roof tiles
The iron cramps
The massive wooden beams
The metre of volcanic deposits
By which process was the food shown in Source A preserved?
Carbonisation
Desiccation
Oxidation
Petrification
Which of the following statements about Mamia is supported by the Source?
She had a religious role.
Her tomb was in a temple
She was involved in local government.
Her father could not afford to bury her
Which set of sources has been found in Pompeii but not in Herculaneum?
Theatres, workshops, taverns
Public baths, fulleries, bakeries
A forum, electoral graffiti, tombs
Villas, temples, gladiatorial graffiti
What type of artefact is shown in the Source?
Mosaic
Painting
Sculpture
Textile
What is the shaded feature indicated by an arrow in the source?
Atrium
Compluvium
Cubiculum
Impluvium
With reference to Source C and your own knowledge, which of the following describes garum?
Fresh fish stew
Dried fish fillets
Smoked fish paste
Fermented fish sauce
The most likely function of the dolia shown in Source D is:
firing pottery for export
holding hot snacks for sale
cutting up food for cooking
storing urine for use in a Fullery
Which of the following best describes cult activity in Herculaneum?
All cult activity took place in public.
Freedmen could not participate in the imperial cult.
Some cult practices took place outside temple precincts.
Foundation feasts were the main focus of religious cults.
Which archaeologist developed the technique that created the plaster casts seen in Source A?
August Mau
Amedeo Maiuri
Giuseppe Fiorelli
Vittorio Spinazzola
What was produced by using the structures shown in Source C?
Flour
Garum
Olive oil
Pots
What was the function of the tallest structure depicted in Source D?
To store grain
To distribute water
To incinerate waste
To illuminate the streetscape
What does this reveal about the nature of elections for the aedileship in Pompeii?
Only guild members could vote in aedileship elections.
Only guild members could be elected to the aedileship.
Candidates had to have the support of a guild.
Guilds attempted to influence the voting outcome.
What were the responsibilities of the position of aedile mentioned in Source E?
The administration of the city in an emergency situation
The regulation of markets and the maintenance of the roads
Holding the census and overseeing public morality
Administration of justice and the overseeing public funds
What is Source A a plan of?
Stabian Baths
Triangular Forum
Forum of Pompeii
Villa of the Papyri
For which cult is the marble altar in Source B thought to have been used?
The cult of Isis
The imperial cult
The cult of Apollo
The household cult
What is the feature shown in the source?
A lararium
A peristyle
A cubiculum
An impluvium
What is the building shown in Source D?
A theatre
A temple
An odeon
An amphitheatre
What took place in the palaestra shown in Source E ?
Exercising
Shopping
Voting
Worshipping
The graffiti in Source F provides evidence that women took part in which activity?
Voting in elections
Funding election campaigns
Being elected to public office
Trying to influence election results
Where is Campania located?
A
B
C
D
Which word best describes Campania.
Hot
Mountainous
Fertile
Coastal
What was the main reason for Campania's fertility?
Volcanic eruptions
Temperate climate
Position of the coast
Advanced farming techniques
What is the name of the Volcano?
Naples
Campania
Vesuvius
Tyrrhenian
What most attracted wealthy Romans to build holiday homes in the area?
Temperate climate- cool breezes in summer and short winters.
Proximity to Rome
Spectacular views over the Bay of Naples
Social opportunities
The Bay of Naples provided safe anchorage for boats. Where in the bay was the fleet stationed?
Pompeii
Herculaneum
Misenum
Stabiae
Which town was located closest to Mt Vesuvius?
Pompeii
Herculaneum
Rome
Naples
Which of these WEREN'T resources of Campania?
Wine
Fish
Sheep and goats
Gold
Campanian crops produced a higher yield of ___________ than the rest of the Italian peninsula.
1 grain crop per year
2 grain crops per year
3 grain crops per year
4 grain crops per year
Who is the god standing in front of Vesuvius in the Painting from the House of the Centenary?
Bacchus
Jupiter
Apollo
Dionysus
Where would you find these features?
Pompeii
Herculaneum
Rome
London
Pompeii was famous for its Garum. This was a …...
Vintage Wine
Fish Sauce
Olive Oil
Goats Milk
Pompeii and Herculaneum had a grid layout. This is evidence of…....?
Etruscan influence
Samnite influence
Greek influence
Oscan influence
What HAS NOT been excavated at Herculaneum?
College of Augustales
Forum
Theatre
Bath
What was the approximate population at the time of the eruption?
20,000
2,000
5,000
50,000
What is the Via dell'Abbondanza?
Main street of Herculaneum
Main street of Pompeii
Main street of Rome
Main street of Naples
What is the approximate population of Herculaneum?
5,000
2,000
20,000
50,000
How much of Herculaneum has been excavated?
90%
60%
45%
30%
Where were Public Fountains located?
Near the city gates
At street intersections
In the forum
Inside insulae
What type of image is shown in Source A?
Mosaic
Painting
Sculpture
Textile
What is the shaded feature indicated by an arrow in Source B?
Atrium
Compluvium
Cubiculum
Impluvium
With reference to Source C and your own knowledge, which of the following describes Garum?
Fresh Fish Stew
Dried Fish Fillets
Smoked Fish Paste
Fermented Fish Sauce
The most likely function of the Dolia shown in Source D is:
Firing Pottery for Export
Holding Hot Snacks for Sale
Cutting Up Food for Cooking
Storing Urine For Use In A Fullery
Which of the Following Best Describes Cult Activity in Herculaneum
All cult activity took place in public
Freedmen could not participate in the Imperial Cult
Some cult practices took place outside temple precincts
Foundation feasts were the main focus of religious cults
Which of the following statements is best supported by Sources F and G?
Freedmen acted as patrons for the community
Magistrates were expected to provide facilities and services to town
Wealthy individuals could decide themselves what to do with money
Slaves were forbidden to buy Amphitheatre seats for themselves or Father
By which process was the food shown in Source A perserved?
Carbonisation
Desiccation
Oxidation
Petrification
Which of the following statements about Mamia is supported by Source B?
She had a religious role
Her tomb was in a temple
She was involved in local government
Her father could not afford to bury her
What is the most likely location for the tomb shown in Source B?
Inside the Forum
Next to the Plaestra
In front of the Basilica
Outside the Herculananeum Gate
Which statement about Women in Pompeii is supported by the information provided in Source B, C and D?
Few legal rights, could not own property & be involved in business
Lived secluded lives in family home with household work
No positions or responsibility in political & religious field
Some property rights and could participate in commerce
Which set of sources has been found in Pompeii but not in Herculaneum?
A
B
C
D
What evidence in Source E indicates that this excavation took place in Herculaneum?
The Roof Tiles
The Iron Cramps
The Massive Wooden Beams
The Metre of Volcanic Deposits
Which archaeologist developed the technique that created the plaster casts seen in Source A?
August Mau
Amedeo Maiuri
Giuseppe Fiorelli
Vittoria Spinazzola
What was produced by using the structures shown in Source C?
Flour
Glass
Olive Oil
Pots
What was the function of the tallest structure depicted in Source D?
To Store Grain
To Distribute Water
To Incrinerate Waste
To Illuminate The Streetscape
What does Source E reveal about the nature of elections for the Aedileship in Pompeii?
Only Guild members could vote in the Aedileship Elections
Only Guild members could be elected to the Aedileship
Candidates for the Aedileship had to have support of a Guild
Guilds attempt to influence voting outcome for the Aedileship
What were the responsibilities of the position of Aedile mentioned in Source E?
The administration of the city in an emergency situation
The regulation of markets and the maintenance of the roads
The holding of the census & the overseeing of public morality
The administration of justice & the overseeing of public funds
Source A is a plan of the …..
Stabian Baths
Triangular Forum
Forum of Pompeii
Villa of the Papyri
What is the feature shown in Source C ?
A Lararium
A Peristyle
A Cubiculum
An Impluvium
What is the building shown in Source D?
A Theatre
A Temple
An Odeon
An Amphitheatre
What took place in the Palaestra shown in Source E ?
Exercising
Shopping
Voting
Worshipping
The graffiti in Source F provides evidence that women took part in which activity?
Voting in elections
Funding election campaigns
Being elected to public office
Trying to influence election results
What is Source A an example of?
Fresco
Mosaic
Relief
Statue
What is the name of the structure labelled J and K in Source B?
Atrium
Cubiculum
Peristyle
Vestibule
What is the function of the Atrium in Source C?
It was a place of worship
Members of the public were greeted there
It sold goods to the public
It was the bathing area of the household.
In Pompeii, what is the most likely reason for erecting the Statue of Eumachia shown in Source D?
To celebrate Eumachia’s marriage
To serve as a funerary monument for a beloved slave
To recognise her service as an important elected official
To honour her as a generous patron of Pompeii
Which of the following statements is supported by the evidence provided in Source E?
Freedmen could be buried at public expense.
The duty of freedmen to erect tombs for their ex-masters
Decrees of the town council were necessary for tombs to be erected
Free born citizens & freed slaves were allowed to buried in the same cemetery.
For which cult is the marble altar in Souce B thought to have been used?
The Cult of Isis
The Imperial Cult
The Cult of Apollo
The Household Cult
What feature of the figure in source A suggests that this may be the body cast of a slave?
the figure has been left unburied
The figure is chained at the ankles
The figure is in a position of submission
The figure is lying face down in the debris
Which of the following statements about slaves in Pompeii is supported by the evidence in B and C?
Some were trusted by their owners
Some accumulated personal wealth
They were treated equally by their owners
Most were harshly treated by their owners
What task did the slave carry out in Source C?
He sold slaves at a public auction
He collected money on behalf of his owner
He bought goods in the forum for his owner
He conducted a census of stall holders in the market place
What is the name given to the structure shown in Source D?
Atrium
Lararium
Caldarium
Triclinium
What activity most commonly occurred at the structure shown in Source D?
Rituals involving household gods
Worship of the reigning Roman Emperor
Storage of valuables belonging to the family
Ceremonies involving only women of the household
What conclusion about religion in Pompeii can be drawn from the evidence in Source E?
Eumachia was worshipped in the Forum
The Forum functioned only as a religious centre.
Both gods and Emperors were worshipped in the Forum
Significant religious rituals were conducted in the Basilica
What year did Mt. Vesuvius erupt?
AD 62
AD 79
79 BC
62 BC
What year did a major earthquake devastate Campania?
Prior to the eruption. 62 AD.
Prior to the eruption. 79 AD.
Post eruption. 62 AD.
Who is our eye-whiteness source of the eruption?
Strabo
Pliny the Elder
Pliny the Younger
Haraldur Sigurdsson
Who died in the eruption?
Pliny the Younger
Pliny the Elder
Strabo
Haraldur Sigurdsson
What was a pine tree, rising on a tall trunk and then splitting into branches?
Ash Cloud
Lava
Smoke
Fire
What did Aulus Umbricius Scaurus produce?
Fish Fingers
Clean Cloth
Garum
Wine
What killed the people who found shelter in the structures pictured here?
Tsunami
Pyroclastic Flow
Falling Stones
Pumice
Apart from Jupiter, which other god had a temple in the Forum of Pompeii?
Apollo
Hades
Isis
Venus
What type of person contributed to the repair of the Temple of Venus at Herculanuem?
Senator
Freedwoman
Decurion
Quinquennales
Name one of the bathhouses in Herculaneum.
Venus
Forum
Soapy
Central
Which Swiss archaeologist excavated the Villa of the Papyri?
Karl Weber
Fiorelli
Estelle Lazer
Maiuri
What was the name of the pose adopted by people as they died in the pyroclastic flow?
Macabre Pose
Perforated Pose
Pugilist Pose
Pygmalian Pose
What was the name of the volcanic rock that Pliny reported falling in huge amounts on Pompeii?
Ash
Pumice
Coal
Granite
Apart from Eumachia, identify one prominent female from the selection.
Domitia Nero Drusus
Atreus Gabella
Julia Felix
Eumachia
Approximately, how many houses have been excavated at Pompeii?
700
743
100
689
Which international behaviour code encourages the respectful treatment of human remains?
Tokyo Protocol
Hamilton Exchange
Oplontis Treaty
Vermillion Accord
Which villa was made famous for its depiction of the religious rites of the Dionysis cult?
Faun
Mysteries
Menander
Julia Felix
What was the name of the Roman room which adjoined the Atrium and was often used as an office?
Culina
Atrium
Vestibula
Tablinium
What was the name of the male head of the Roman family?
Pater Patria
Pater Familias
Pater Optimus
Pater Redonculus
Which foreign goddess seemed to be growing in popularity in Pompeii and Herculaneum?
Vesta
Diana
Isis
Astarte
What was the name given to the annually elected "mayor" of a Roman municipia?
Consul
Quinquennales
Aedile
Duumvir
What name is applied to the religious area in Herculaneum?
Religious Zone
Sacred Area
Holy Zone
Highway to Danger Zone
Who contributed her own money to repair a temple and receive the Decurional Insignia?
Mamia
Umbricia Januaria
Vibidia Saturnia
Eumachia
What name was given to people who had once been slaves?
Freedmen
Manumission
Scumbags
Augustales
What was the main method Romans differentiated people into different social classes?
Birth + Race
Age + Property
Wealth + Property
Wealth + Race
Name one necessary, but threatening feature of modern Herculaneum and Pompeii.
Earthquakes
Vegetation
Precipitation
Tourism
What was the specific name given to bars, restaurants and cafe's?
Thermopolium
Tablinium
Culina
Thermapause
Which group would have organised for the construction and maintenance of public baths?
Augustales
Curia
Collegia
Columbarium
What type of room might be built adjoining the peristyle garden?
Tablinium
Culina
Atrium
Triclinium
Which elected official was responsible for the maintenance of the streets and fountains?
Aedile
Duumvir
Decurion
Quinquennales
What type of plays would be common features of entertainments in this place?
Comedy and Farce
Farce and Gladiators
Comedy and Tragedy
Situational Comedy and Juggling
What type of spirits were worshipped in a shrine similar to that pictured here?
Jupiter
Penates
Sabazius
Lares
The Cult of the Augustales were associated with the worship of which divinity?
Emperor
Jupiter
Augustus
Apollo
What part of the Atrium was used as a decorative feature and to gather rain water?
Conpluvium
Tablinium
Impluvium
Vestibula
What was the date of the event depicted here from the House of Caecilius Jaecundus?
79 AD
70 AD
63 AD
62 AD
How did gladiators often fight in the amphitheatre?
In teams.
In pairs.
An all in brawl.
Cage matches.
Which three groups would be expected to fund the games in Pompeii?
Duumvirs, Aediles, Imperial Cult Priests
Duumvirs, Aediles, Collegia
Duumvirs, Collegia, Freedmen
Aediles, Freedmen, Imperial Cult Priests
What common food, associated with the image below, was made by men like Priscus and Modestus?
Seafood
Vegetables
Garum
Bread
In which year did the Italian Government begin to use ticket sales to fund conservation work?
1984
1997
2003
2016
What group could be seen each morning awaiting an audience in the Atria and Vestibula?
Clients
Patrons
Collegia
Gladiators
Re-using which ancient feature of Herculaneum has decreased the effect of environmental decay?
The Aqueducts
The Drainage System
The Footpaths
The Nymphaeums
Pompeii & Herculaneum had been in the "hands of the Oscans, Greeks, Umbrians, Etruscans and Campanians."
Quote by Pliny the Elder
Quote by Tacitus
Quote by Suetonius
Quote by Strabo
At the time of the eruption in AD 79, Pompeii and Herculaneum were examples of…....
Samnite Strongholds
Greek Towns
Roman Towns
Etruscan Villages
Who were the first people to occupy the region?
Greeks
Samnites
Etruscans
Osci
Which group established trading ports in the region?
Etruscans
Greeks
Romans
Samnites
Which group attempted to dominate the area for 50 years?
Etruscans
Osci
Samnites
Romans
Which group dominated the area before the Romans?
Osci
Greeks
Samnites
Etruscans
Why did Pompeii and Herculaneum join in the Social War against Rome in 89 BC?
They were enemies of Rome
They wanted Roman territory
They wanted Roman citizenship
They wanted Rome to leave them alone
Which Roman general conquered Herculaneum and Pompeii?
Julius Caesar
Sulla
Pompey the Great
Scipio Africanus
This relief from a private shrine provides evidence for …....
Early excavations at Pompeii
Occupation by Osci
The Earthquake of AD 62
Riot in the Amphitheatre
This painting from the House of Actius Anicetus provides evidence for …....
The Eruption of AD 79
The Earthquake of AD 62
The visit by Spartacus in 73 BC
The Riot in the Amphitheatre of AD 54
Basilica;
Colonnaded public hall used as a law court and meeting hall
A voting assembly
A place for people to buy and sell goods
A place for people to prayer and make offerings to the gods
Amphitheatre;
Place to watch chariot races
Place to watch gladiatorial displays
Place to watch plays and music
Place to watch athletic competitions
Thermae;
Place for people to eat and drink
Place to listen prayer and make offerings and sacrifices
Place to watch musical performances, mime and lectures
Place to socialise and clean yourself at the end of the day
Forum;
Place to pray, give offerings and make sacrifices
Centre of political, economic and religious life
This area was the stage of gladiatorial contents
An open space reserved for exercise and sport
Insula;
Type of temple
A colonnaded public hall used as a law court
A Roman house, arranged around a peristyle garden
A type of city block or apartment building
Villa;
A large house on its own country estate
A house in the upper stories of a Roman apartment building
A lavish market place
A water fountain
Domus;
A colonnaded public hall used as a law court
A type of theatre holding music and mime
A Roman house, usually opening onto an Atrium
A voting assembly
Necropolis
A raised area holding a cluster of buildings
The centre of political, religious and economic life
A cemetery where Tombs were constructed outside of town
A continuous colonnade for strolling
Which historian described the region as "incredibly favoured by nature"?
Wallace Hadrill
Pliny the Younger
M. Grant
Strabo
Which of the following is NOT made from volcanic rock?
road and pavings
olive and wine press
storage vessels
mill wheels
What was the approximate population of Pompeii at the time of the eruption?
5,000 - 10,000
20,000
2,000 - 5,000
60,000
What was the approximate population of Herculaneum at the time of the eruption?
5,000 - 10,000
20,000
2,000 - 5,000
60,000
What was done better in Herculaneum?
Grid pattern and fountains
Grid pattern and sewerage
Walls and water towers
Fountains and sewerage
Skeletons were found in which part of Herculaneum?
Forum Baths
Suburban Baths
Boat Sheds
Marina Gate
How many Hectares is Pompeii?
66
56
55
43
A Fresco is;
A type of house
Wall painting
Floor art
Another name for a mosaic
How was water provided to the city of Pompeii?
Terracotta pipes running under sidewalks fed by an aqueduct
A small freshwater stream that ran through the town centre
Rainwater collected in buckets
Lead pipes running beneath sidewalks fed by an aqueduct
What would a Fountain indicate?
A commercial area was nearby
Foundation location had no significance they were random
Neighborhood groupings and their status
There is a brothel nearby
What is the name of the main street in Herculaneum?
Via D'ell Abbondanza
Decumanus Maximus
Cardino Inferior
The Northern Road
The walls of Pompeii are roughly how long?
3.2km
4.2km
4.3km
5.0km
