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Stage 3 Culture Review

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 14mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Check all that are true about Pompeii:

a)

It had a wall with 8 gates

b)

It only had two streets.

c)

It contained a palace for the Emperor

d)

It had a forum and amphitheater

2.

Shops were often identified by painted signs to show what kind of shop it was. e.g. a hammer and chisel for a stone mason.

a)

True

b)

False: people just knew what sort of shop it was

c)

False: since all slaves were literate, they used letters, not pictures.

d)

False: There were no shops in Pompeii

3.

The forum was:

a)

a way to communicate over long distances

b)

the center for business, local government, and religion

c)

The Latin word for public bath house

d)

a place where the Emperor stayed when he was in Pompeii

4.

Check which of the following are true about Pompeii's entertainment options.

a)

Pompeii had two theaters, one open air, and one closed

b)

Pompeii had a circus, where chariot races could be seen

c)

Pompeii had a large amphitheater that could accommodate every inhabitant of Pompeii

d)

Pompeii had a large palaestra, or sports ground.

5.

Pompeii was a place where only Romans could be seen, because they were always at war with other countries.

a)

True

b)

False: Romans did not allow others in their cities because they didn't trust them

c)

False: Many types of people could be seen in Pompeii because it was a seaport.

d)

False: Many types of people could be seen in Pompeii because it was a destination for foreign tourists.

6.

Pompeii was located near the volcano ___.

a)

Etna

b)

Mt. St. Helens

c)

Thera

d)

Vesuvius

7.

How large was Pompeii?

a)

163 acres

b)

163 square miles

c)

563 acres

d)

563 square miles

8.

Which WAS a main street in Pompeii

a)

Main St.

b)

Street of Caecilius

c)

Stabiae Street

d)

Gladiator Street

9.

From where did Pompeii get its water?

a)

From sea via pipes

b)

From the hills/mountains via aqueducts

c)

Only from rainwater

10.

The two main streets in Pompeii were__________ (choose 2)

a)

Street of Shops

b)

Main Street

c)

Stabiae Street

d)

Nola Street

11.

How many theaters were in Pompeii?

a)

one

b)

two

c)

three

d)

none

12.

This is where the gladiatorial fights occurred in Pompeii

a)

theatrum

b)

forum

c)

atrium

d)

amphitheatrum

13.

Only wealthy Pompeians had pipes which brought water to their homes.

a)

true

b)

false

14.

The area of Campania was popular with wealthy Romans because of its climate and peacefulness.

a)

true

b)

false

15.

What is shown in this picture?

a)

a grain mill

b)

a small temple

c)

a public fountain

d)

a fast food shop

16.

Where were the general advertisements and public notices found?

a)

Painted on exterior walls of shops and houses.

b)

Delivered in person by a town crier

c)

Newspapers

d)

Handouts by people going door to door

17.

Where is the amphitheater?

18.

Click on the Vesuvius Gate.

19.

Click on the forum.

20.

Where is the palaestra?