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Civilization in Pompeii Trivia Quiz

The city of Pompeii lay buried under the lava from Mount Vesuvius from the year 79 to 1748. Thanks to years of meticulous excavation, we are now aware of much of their art, culture, and way of life.

A multiple-choice quiz by myrab51. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
myrab51

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
268,855

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
6 / 10

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Question 1 of 10

1. Where was the main center of public life in Pompeii? Hint

The Villa of Mysteries

The Odeon Gymnasium

The Civic Forum

Vetti's House

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Question 2 of 10

2. Who else was worshiped at the Pompeian Temple of Jupiter? Hint

Apollo

Minerva

Isis

Vespasian

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Question 3 of 10

3. Public bathing in Pompeii's cold springs was widely recognized as a public co-ed event.

True

False

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Question 4 of 10

4. One type of art very popular in Pompeii involved painting murals and stories directly onto the walls. What is a more common name for this? Hint

psyker

mosaic

fresco

pyxis

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Question 5 of 10

5. The House of Faun is one of the better known excavated homes. From where does the house's name derive? Hint

It was the family name of the owners.

There was a sign erected in marble outside the home. The name hasn't been traced as off yet.

It was a secret meeting place of the cult that worshipped the faun.

It was named after a small statue.

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Question 6 of 10

6. For what reason were there raised pavers placed in intervals across the roadways? Hint

It allowed pedestrians to keep their feet dry.

They were displaced in pattern by earthquakes.

They were small monuments to political leaders.

They were spaced to assist travelers keep track of distances.

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Question 7 of 10

7. The Basilica was another very busy place in Pompeii. What was its purpose? Hint

banking, judgments, and business

concert hall

early surgical center

poetry readings

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Question 8 of 10

8. Bakeries, shoemakers, blacksmiths, washerwomen, brothels, and carpenters are all occupations that set up shop in Pompeii.

True

False

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Question 9 of 10

9. The priestess, Eumachia, had a large building erected at her own expense. What was its function? Hint

The chief brothel of the town

The temple of Isis

The use of the building is unclear

A healing center

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Question 10 of 10

10. A considerable amount of gladiator's armor has been excavated from Pompeii. How is it different from other gladiator armor? Hint

They were found with portraits of the men who owned them.

It was made primarily as artwork and was not functional.

They were still in the blacksmith's shop where they were being made.

It was made to fit children.

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Where was the main center of public life in Pompeii?

Answer: The Civic Forum

This is where Pompeians met for business, religious, and political events. They also spent much of their casual time here. The temple of Jupiter was at the end of the square.

2. Who else was worshiped at the Pompeian Temple of Jupiter?

Answer: Minerva

This was Jupiter's temple, but Minerva and Juno were both also worshiped here. Apollo, Isis, Vespasian, and Lares all had their own temples within Pompeii.

3. Public bathing in Pompeii's cold springs was widely recognized as a public co-ed event.

Answer: False

There were enclosed pools divided into male and female areas. Large furnaces between the areas produced heat which circulated under the raised floor. This heated the pools.

4. One type of art very popular in Pompeii involved painting murals and stories directly onto the walls. What is a more common name for this?

Answer: fresco

Mythical creatures, gods, goddesses, heroes, and historical recreations were all popular subject matter.

5. The House of Faun is one of the better known excavated homes. From where does the house's name derive?

Answer: It was named after a small statue.

The most common roof design in Pompeii was the atrium style. In the atrium roof there is an opening called a compluvium for rain water to fall through. Below this there is an impluvium. An impluvium is a basin in the ground for the collection of rain water.

In this home there was a small Greek statue of a faun in the impluvium. It was not uncommon for these areas to be decorated or surrounded by small gardens.

6. For what reason were there raised pavers placed in intervals across the roadways?

Answer: It allowed pedestrians to keep their feet dry.

The roads of Pompeii sometimes did flood despite their drainage. There were raised pavers in the road spaced so that pedestrians could use them to cross the roads, but chariot wheels would still fit to each side of them.

7. The Basilica was another very busy place in Pompeii. What was its purpose?

Answer: banking, judgments, and business

The building was destroyed by an earthquake in 62 AD and never rebuilt. If people in the surrounding areas had realized Mount Vesuvius was active, these earthquakes would have been an early warning.

8. Bakeries, shoemakers, blacksmiths, washerwomen, brothels, and carpenters are all occupations that set up shop in Pompeii.

Answer: True

There has even been pieces of carbonized bread found in the ovens during the excavations, along with cake forms, and an inscription describing how good Pompeian bread was. Many different types of tools have been discovered intact, including early surgical instruments.

9. The priestess, Eumachia, had a large building erected at her own expense. What was its function?

Answer: The use of the building is unclear

As a sign of gratitude, a large statue was erected in her honor.

10. A considerable amount of gladiator's armor has been excavated from Pompeii. How is it different from other gladiator armor?

Answer: It was made primarily as artwork and was not functional.

The armor was not functional. One interesting piece is a helmet depicting the last night of Troy. The episodes are worked into high relief on all sides.

Source: Author myrab51

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