1. Cities of Vesuvius Flashcards by Jacob S | Brainscape

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A large open air or skylight covered space where clients meet their patrons.

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Atrium

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A Roman god which was believed to have fought for and protected Campania.

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Bacchus

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A public building for legal and other civic proceedings.

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Basilica

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A house or business where men visit prostitutes.

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Brothel

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A public square reserved for the exchange of goods.

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Forum

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An ancient dry-cleaning business.

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Fullery

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Those who made, washed and dyed clothes.

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Fullers

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A salty fish sauce. One of Pompeii’s major industries.

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Garum

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Multi-storeyed business/residential blocks.

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Insulae

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A protective figure used to bless residencies & food.

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Lares

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A place of worship to the guardian spirits of Roman households.

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Lararium

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A fish and meat market.

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Macellum

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An imperial Roman fountain used to indicate grandeur and prestige.

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Nymphaeum

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An open courtyard reserved for the wealthy residents.

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Peristyle

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A large gymnastic theater surrounded by a colonnade.

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Quadriporticus

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An imperial inn or public house.

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Taverna

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Small, single-roomed storefronts.

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Taberna

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A place where hot and cold foods are sold.

A

Thermopolium

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The cultivation and harvest of grapes for use in wine production.

A

Viticulture

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The size of Pompeii.

A

66 hectares

Q

Geographical landmarks of Pompeii. (2)

A

Mount Vesuvius

Sarno River

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Geographical complexion of Pompeii. (3)

A

Mountainous
Sprawling vines
Beautiful seasides

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Pompeii’s population by the time of the eruption.

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10,000

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Likely season of Vesuvius’ eruption.

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Autumn

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Evidence suggesting the escape of Pompeii’s citizens. (3)

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~600 bodies
Absence of money
Titus denarian

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Details on the AD 79 eruption. (6)

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30km ash cloud.
Earth tremors
Lightning strikes
Pumice extrusion
Thermal energy
Nuees Ardentes

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Impact of eruption on Pompeii & Herculaneum. (4)

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Heavy property damage
Carbonation of wood
Loss of life
Possibly shrouded light

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The best sources for the AD 79 eruption. (2)

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Tacitus

Suetonius