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What was the cause of the serious fight between Nuceria and Pompeii?
What was the cause of the serious fight between Nuceria and Pompeii?
- An exchange of taunts
- Sword drawing
- Stone-throwing incident
- Abuse at a gladiatorial show (correct)
How did the people of Pompeii predominantly fare in the fight?
How did the people of Pompeii predominantly fare in the fight?
- They were taken as prisoners
- They faced exile
- They suffered severe injuries
- They emerged victorious (correct)
What action did the emperor take in response to the riot between Nuceria and Pompeii?
What action did the emperor take in response to the riot between Nuceria and Pompeii?
- Ignored the incident
- Ordered immediate execution of the instigators
- Declared war between the two settlements
- Instructed the senate to investigate (correct)
Why were illegal associations dissolved in Pompeii following the riot?
Why were illegal associations dissolved in Pompeii following the riot?
What event significantly influenced Pompeii's involvement in the riot?
What event significantly influenced Pompeii's involvement in the riot?
Why was an amphitheater constructed in Pompeii around 70 BC?
Why was an amphitheater constructed in Pompeii around 70 BC?
Why was Nuceria awarded territory confiscated from a neighboring town?
Why was Nuceria awarded territory confiscated from a neighboring town?
What may have contributed to inflaming old resentments in Nuceria?
What may have contributed to inflaming old resentments in Nuceria?
Why was the amphitheater in Pompeii possibly reopened after being repaired?
Why was the amphitheater in Pompeii possibly reopened after being repaired?
What does the presence of private boxes (cathedrae) indicate about the spectators at the amphitheater?
What does the presence of private boxes (cathedrae) indicate about the spectators at the amphitheater?
What is suggested by the incorrect number of arches beneath the double staircase at the amphitheater?
What is suggested by the incorrect number of arches beneath the double staircase at the amphitheater?
What aspect of the fresco in the house of Actius Anicetus suggests his possible occupation?
What aspect of the fresco in the house of Actius Anicetus suggests his possible occupation?
