.......... in foro ambulat
senem
senex
What is a fresco?
A fresco is a wall painting on a freshly plastered wall.
Who was allowed to attend the plays and how much did it cost?
Everyone, including slaves, could attend. The cost was free because performances were paid for by a wealthy citizen trying to gain popularity
Ancilla in culina ..........
laboras
laboro
laborat
What did people bring with them to the theater?
Cushions for the stone seating, food and water
Clemens in foro ambulabat
Clemens walked in the forum
Clemens was walking in the forum
Name some other towns nearby Pompeii. (At least 2)
Nuceria, Stabiae, Neapolis, Herculaneum
Metella Luciam .......
vocas
vocat
vocant
Tonsor in taberna .......
laborant
laborat
How many names did a male Roman citizen have? What are they each called?
3 names–praenomen, nomen, cognomen
What is a tunica?
long shirt; worn by everyone under their clothing; worn as primary article of clothing by slaves and men (when not wearing a toga)
What color is the tablinum in the image?
dark purple
Name two comic playwrights.
Terence and Plautus
Tonsores in taberna .........
laborant
laborat
Venalicius ......... videt
tonsor
tonsorem
List the Accusative Singular Noun Endings?
am, um, em
Clemens vinum ..........
laborat
portat
Quintus cibum .........
consumit
visitat
Where is the lararium? (number)
3
Which word is in the Accusative case? Amicus Grumionem visitat
Grumionem
What purpose(s) did the forum serve?
Commercial (business), legal (law courts), government (municipal buildings, voting place), social (a place to meet)
t means..... nt means......
he/she/it; they
Tu in taberna ........
sedeo
sedet
sedes
How often were plays performed in Pompeii?
Several times a year
What was Metella’s main duty (as a wife/mother)?
Managing the household (ordering slaves and planning dinner parties and other entertainment), raising children
Was Caecilius a real person? How do we know? How did he make a living?
Yes. We have records and other materials (a bust of his image!) that were preserved in his house after the eruption.
Compare and Contrast Roman and American Families
answers vary
Which word is in the Nominative case? Amicus Grumionem visitat
Amicus
Compare and Contrast Roman and American Entertainment/Theater
answers vary
Where is the atrium?
3
Compare and Contrast Roman and American Food
answers vary
Grumio et Clemens ........ servi
est
sunt
Domini cenam gustaverunt
The masters were enjoying the dinner
The masters enjoyed the dinner
What color is the perisylium/hortus in the image?
light green
What is a mosaic?
A mosaic is a tiled floor. Small tiles were arranged either to make a picture or a design.
Where is the ianua?
1
What sort of public buildings could be found around the forum?
Temples, law courts, municipal buildings. The marketplace itself was open air with vendors setting up tables for their businesses.
Turba magna erat in theatro
The large crowd is in the theater
The large crowd was in the theater
What is a basilica?
Law Court
Servi clamorem ........
audiunt
audit
When and where does our storyline take place?
79 CE, Pompeii
What types of food did Romans commonly eat?
Fruits, vegetables, meat and fish (if you were wealthy), beans, olive oil, bread, wine, honey
What is the compluvium? (number)
opening in the roof to allow water through for collection
Iudex Hermogenem ........
convicent
convicet
What is a toga? Who wore it?
a long rectangular piece of wool, draped over the shoulder and around the body); only worn by adult male citizens; only worn for formal occasions
Mater filium .......
vituperat
numerat
bibit
.......... versum recitat
poetam
poeta
What is a stola?
long dress worn by women
What was the biggest meal for the Romans?
Cena (dinner)
What did actors wear? Why?
Masks with exaggerated features, so those sitting far away could recognize various characters on stage
Grumio ...... coquus
est
sunt
Compare and Contrast Roman and American Clothing
answers vary
Servi cibum .....
gustabat
gustabant
What color is a cubiculum in the image?
yellow
List the Nominative Plural Noun Endings?
ae, i, es
Where are the culina and latrina located? (colors)
dark and light orange, next to the garden
Ancilla ......... ad atrium ducit
artifex
artificem
Canis ad villam .......
currit
curris
curro
Where is the impluvium? (number)
2
What color/number is a triclinium in the image?
dark blue (#4)
Compare and Contrast Roman and American Homes
answers vary
List the Nominative Singular Noun Endings?
a, us/um, x (blank)
What was the relationship between patronus and clientes?
clients (often former slaves) would line up to greet their patron everyday. The patron would give them money and they would support him in return by voting for
In what manner did wealthy Romans eat dinner?
Reclining on 3 couches in the triclinium
Ego anulum .....
reddit
reddo
reddis
Dominus ancillam .........
scribit
cantat
laudat
In what region of Italy is Pompeii located?
Campania
What was a typical play plot line?
A boy falls in love with an unsuitable match. It turns out she comes from a good family and they live happily ever after.