Cultural Review Questions Flashcards
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What are the three parts of a Roman name?
The three parts of a Roman name are praenomen, nomen, and cognomen.
What was the main economic, civic, and religious heart of a Roman city?
The forum was the main economic, civic, and religious heart of a Roman city.
What buildings surrounded the forum in Pompeii?
Buildings such as temples, basilicas, and shops surrounded the forum in Pompeii.
What gods were worshipped in Pompeii?
Gods such as Jupiter, Venus, and Apollo were worshipped in Pompeii.
Who were aediles and duoviri?
Aediles were responsible for public buildings and festivals, while duoviri were magistrates who oversaw the administration of the city.
What is an aqueduct and why is it important?
An aqueduct is a structure that carries water from one location to another, important for supplying water to cities.
What foods did the Romans not have that we eat in Canada?
The Romans did not have foods like tomatoes, potatoes, and corn.
What was garum?
Garum was a fermented fish sauce used as a condiment in Roman cuisine.
What was the main food of the Roman diet?
The main food of the Roman diet is bread
What are the various parts of a Roman house?
Parts of a Roman house include the atrium, cubiculum, hortus, and peristylium.
What was the multicultural make-up of Pompeii?
Romans
Greeks
Syrians
Jews
Africans
Spaniards
What towns are close to Pompeii? What happened to them?
Towns close to Pompeii include Herculaneum and Stabiae, both were also buried by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius.
What were the lares?
Lares were household gods worshipped by families in ancient Rome.
What were some occupations found in Pompeii?
Occupations in Pompeii included bakers, blacksmiths, and merchants.
What was the basilica used for?
The basilica was used for legal proceedings and public gatherings.
What were the parts of the Roman theatre?
Parts of the Roman theatre include the orchestra, scaena, and cavea.
Who got the best seats at the theatre?
The best seats at the theatre were reserved for the elite and important citizens.
Where did the spectators sit in the theatre?
Spectators sat in the cavea, which was the seating area of the theatre.
How often were plays performed?
Plays were performed regularly, often during festivals and special occasions.
Where would they announce the plays?
Plays were announced in the forum and through notice boards.
What happened to the stores on the day of the play?
Stores often closed on the day of the play to allow citizens to attend.
What would notice boards announce?
Notice boards would announce upcoming events, including plays and public gatherings.
How many spectators could the large Pompeian theater hold?
The large Pompeian theater could hold around 5,000 spectators.
What was Pantomime?
Pantomime was a theatrical performance that combined dance, music, and storytelling.
