WorksheetsStage 3 Culture Review
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 14mins
Check all that are true about Pompeii:
It had a wall with 8 gates
It only had two streets.
It contained a palace for the Emperor
It had a forum and amphitheater
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.
True
False: people just knew what sort of shop it was
False: since all slaves were literate, they used letters, not pictures.
False: There were no shops in Pompeii
The forum was:
a way to communicate over long distances
the center for business, local government, and religion
The Latin word for public bath house
a place where the Emperor stayed when he was in Pompeii
Check which of the following are true about Pompeii's entertainment options.
Pompeii had two theaters, one open air, and one closed
Pompeii had a circus, where chariot races could be seen
Pompeii had a large amphitheater that could accommodate every inhabitant of Pompeii
Pompeii had a large palaestra, or sports ground.
Pompeii was a place where only Romans could be seen, because they were always at war with other countries.
True
False: Romans did not allow others in their cities because they didn't trust them
False: Many types of people could be seen in Pompeii because it was a seaport.
False: Many types of people could be seen in Pompeii because it was a destination for foreign tourists.
Pompeii was located near the volcano ___.
Etna
Mt. St. Helens
Thera
Vesuvius
How large was Pompeii?
163 acres
163 square miles
563 acres
563 square miles
Which WAS a main street in Pompeii
Main St.
Street of Caecilius
Stabiae Street
Gladiator Street
From where did Pompeii get its water?
From sea via pipes
From the hills/mountains via aqueducts
Only from rainwater
The two main streets in Pompeii were__________ (choose 2)
Street of Shops
Main Street
Stabiae Street
Nola Street
How many theaters were in Pompeii?
one
two
three
none
This is where the gladiatorial fights occurred in Pompeii
theatrum
forum
atrium
amphitheatrum
Only wealthy Pompeians had pipes which brought water to their homes.
true
false
The area of Campania was popular with wealthy Romans because of its climate and peacefulness.
true
false
What is shown in this picture?
a grain mill
a small temple
a public fountain
a fast food shop
Where were the general advertisements and public notices found?
Painted on exterior walls of shops and houses.
Delivered in person by a town crier
Newspapers
Handouts by people going door to door
Where is the amphitheater?
Click on the Vesuvius Gate.
Click on the forum.
Where is the palaestra?
