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What was the end product of the fermentation process described?
What was the end product of the fermentation process described?
Which type of establishment served hot food and was akin to fast food in ancient times?
Which type of establishment served hot food and was akin to fast food in ancient times?
Which industry involved the creation of items such as chisels, trowels, and mallets?
Which industry involved the creation of items such as chisels, trowels, and mallets?
What kind of evidence indicates the presence of commerce and leisure activities near amphitheaters?
What kind of evidence indicates the presence of commerce and leisure activities near amphitheaters?
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Which of the following was a function of Lucius Caecilius Jucundus?
Which of the following was a function of Lucius Caecilius Jucundus?
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Where were brothels, known as Lupanar, primarily located?
Where were brothels, known as Lupanar, primarily located?
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What was Allec in relation to Garum?
What was Allec in relation to Garum?
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Which statement correctly describes the workshops (officinae) found in ancient towns?
Which statement correctly describes the workshops (officinae) found in ancient towns?
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What was one of the primary uses of the Villa Rustica in the Roman world?
What was one of the primary uses of the Villa Rustica in the Roman world?
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What does the presence of dolia or amphorae in a villa indicate?
What does the presence of dolia or amphorae in a villa indicate?
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Which industry is suggested by the prevalence of seafood imagery found in Pompeii?
Which industry is suggested by the prevalence of seafood imagery found in Pompeii?
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How many bakeries (pistrina) have been found in Pompeii, indicating their popularity?
How many bakeries (pistrina) have been found in Pompeii, indicating their popularity?
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What significant feature does the Fullonica of Stephanus include that indicates its function?
What significant feature does the Fullonica of Stephanus include that indicates its function?
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What type of production did Aulus Umbricius Scaurus contribute to in Pompeii?
What type of production did Aulus Umbricius Scaurus contribute to in Pompeii?
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Which of the following types of agricultural products were likely cultivated in the Villa Rustica?
Which of the following types of agricultural products were likely cultivated in the Villa Rustica?
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What evidence supports the popularity of bakeries in Pompeii?
What evidence supports the popularity of bakeries in Pompeii?
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Study Notes
Industries in Pompeii
- Farming: Over 150+ farming villas (villa rustica) were found along the Sarno River plain. Rustica can indicate a standard farm style. These farms supported livestock, grain production, and vineyards. Farms were part of larger villas, used for both living and working. Farming was often a secondary function of villas.
- Fishing: Evidence suggests a significant fishing industry. Mosaics depicting sea life and harbors are common. Boat sheds were used. Garum, a fish sauce, was a significant product of the fishing industry.
- Wine and Oil Production: Storage vessels (dolium/amphorae) show extensive wine and olive oil production and commerce. Threshing floors, barns, and presses were used. Some villas, like Pisanella at Boscoreale, had extensive vineyards and olive groves.
- Textiles: A workshop for cloth production (M. Vecillius Verecundus) has been found. Fullonica (wash houses) are noted for their interconnected basins.
- Bakery: Multiple bakeries (pistrina) were popular, as indicated by the number found and carbonised bread.
Other Businesses
- Shops (Tabernae): Thermopoliums (fast-food stalls) and wine bars/taverns (caupone) were prevalent.
- Hotels/Hostels: Pompeii had hotels (hostel of the muses), near the forum, with up to 50 rooms, showing commercial travel and leisure.
- Other Trades: Evidence suggests approximately 50 different types of workshops/trades. These included metalworkers (coppersmiths, bronze workers, goldsmiths, silversmiths), glassmakers, architects, painters, stone and marble workers, ironmongers, wheelmakers, plumbers, weavers, and perfume makers.
- Business People: Some prominent business figures like Lucius Caecilius Jucundus were involved in auctions, lending money, property management, and taxes collection. Julia Felix, a wealthy widow, owned a significant estate.
Additional Details
- Garum: A fish sauce, was a prominent product of the fishing industry.
- Dolium/Amphorae: Large storage jars used for wine, oil, and other goods. Evidence of trade.
- Wine Press (Villa of Mysteries): An example of the tools used for wine production.
- Olive Press: An example of the tools used for olive oil production.
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Explore the diverse industries in Pompeii, including farming, fishing, wine and oil production, textiles, and baking. This quiz delves into the archaeological findings that reveal the economic activities and daily life in this ancient city. Test your knowledge and learn more about Pompeii's rich industrial history.
