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What primary purpose did the pillars in the Pompeii forum serve?
What primary purpose did the pillars in the Pompeii forum serve?
- To support the roof of the forum
- To demarcate the forum's boundaries for aesthetic purposes
- To protect the forum from animals and wheeled traffic (correct)
- To serve as religious icons for the citizens
The southern entrance to the forum was the closest entrance to the port.
The southern entrance to the forum was the closest entrance to the port.
True (A)
In Latin verbs, an ending in 'O' indicates that ______.
In Latin verbs, an ending in 'O' indicates that ______.
I am doing it
What was the primary function of a signet ring in Pompeii?
What was the primary function of a signet ring in Pompeii?
What was Eumachia's role in Pompeii?
What was Eumachia's role in Pompeii?
Graffiti in Pompeii was exclusively used for official announcements.
Graffiti in Pompeii was exclusively used for official announcements.
Match the following:
Match the following:
What does the Latin verb ending 'S' signify?
What does the Latin verb ending 'S' signify?
Where would one typically find official announcements in Pompeii?
Where would one typically find official announcements in Pompeii?
The worship of which goddess was brought to Italy and practiced by the Romans?
The worship of which goddess was brought to Italy and practiced by the Romans?
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In foro
In foro
The central public square in Pompeii, serving as a hub for commerce, religion, and civic activities.
Signet ring
Signet ring
A ring with a unique family crest or symbol, used to authenticate documents by pressing into wax.
Eumachia
Eumachia
A priestess and patroness known for organizing and supporting the clothworkers in Pompeii.
Polytheism
Polytheism
Belief in multiple gods.
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Lares
Lares
Guardian spirits of Pompeii.
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Egiptomania
Egiptomania
Roman fascination and admiration for Egyptian culture and artifacts.
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Verb ending in 'O'
Verb ending in 'O'
I am doing it.
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Verb ending in 'S'
Verb ending in 'S'
You are doing it.
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Rogat
Rogat
He, she, or it asks.
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- The stage was known as 'In foro.'
- Pillars in Pompeii protected the forum from animals and wheeled traffic.
- The cover of the state features the southern entrance of the forum, nearest to the port.
- A verb ending in "O" signifies "I am doing it."
- A verb ending in "S" signifies "You are doing it."
- "Rogat" means "he/she/it asks."
- Signet rings were used to imprint a seal on wax, indicating agreement.
- Each family had a unique symbol on their signet ring.
- Eumachia was a priestess and patroness of clothworkers, uniting them under her leadership.
- Official announcements were posted on bulletin boards or scrolls in the forum.
- Less important announcements were made via graffiti.
- The temple of Lares existed, Lares were the guardian spirits of Pompeii.
- Polytheism is the belief in many gods.
- The Temple of Isis, an Egyptian goddess, was worshipped by Romans in Italy.
- Egyptomania refers to the Roman fascination with Egyptian culture.
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