Traffic and Accomodations Flashcards
1
Q
Wheeled traffic was not allowed in cities at which time?
A
Between sunrise and 4:00 PM
2
Q
When did deliveries have to be made?
A
In the evening or at night
3
Q
At intersections what kept wagons from turning too tightly and damaging buildings?
A
Corner posts
4
Q
What did most cities have to eliminate traffic?
A
A ring road
5
Q
Vestal virgins and women of the imperial family rode in a light two wheeled mule drawn gig called
A
A carpentum
6
Q
Litter
A
Lectica
7
Q
Sedan-chair
A
Sella
8
Q
Where was the litter carried?
A
On tall slaves’ shoulders
9
Q
Where were sedan-chairs carried?
A
The poles were slung from the slaves’ shoulders by straps
10
Q
Little houses
A
Mansiones
11
Q
Guest-friendship
A
Hospitium
12
Q
Guest, host
True meaning: guest-friend
A
Hospes
