Roman Settlements Conflict: Nuceria vs. Pompeii

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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?

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?

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?

To prevent further riots and disputes Signup and view all the answers

What event significantly influenced Pompeii's involvement in the riot?

Joining the revolt during the Social War Signup and view all the answers

Why was an amphitheater constructed in Pompeii around 70 BC?

To benefit legionary veterans settled there by Sulla Signup and view all the answers

Why was Nuceria awarded territory confiscated from a neighboring town?

Due to the settlement of a veteran colony by Nero at Nuceria. Signup and view all the answers

What may have contributed to inflaming old resentments in Nuceria?

Settlement of a veteran colony by Nero. Signup and view all the answers

Why was the amphitheater in Pompeii possibly reopened after being repaired?

As a gesture of consolation to the populace after an earthquake. Signup and view all the answers

What does the presence of private boxes (cathedrae) indicate about the spectators at the amphitheater?

They were exclusively aristocratic women of Pompeii. Signup and view all the answers

What is suggested by the incorrect number of arches beneath the double staircase at the amphitheater?

The archaeological evidence may not always be accurate. Signup and view all the answers

What aspect of the fresco in the house of Actius Anicetus suggests his possible occupation?

The depiction of gladiatorial pairs. Signup and view all the answers

Roman Settlements Conflict: Nuceria vs. Pompeii

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Questions and Answers

What was the cause of the serious fight between Nuceria and Pompeii?

How did the people of Pompeii predominantly fare in the fight?

What action did the emperor take in response to the riot between Nuceria and Pompeii?

Why were illegal associations dissolved in Pompeii following the riot?

What event significantly influenced Pompeii's involvement in the riot?

Why was an amphitheater constructed in Pompeii around 70 BC?

Why was Nuceria awarded territory confiscated from a neighboring town?

What may have contributed to inflaming old resentments in Nuceria?

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 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?

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