Evidence in the Economy in Pompeii

Question 1

Evidence of Export in pompeiian pottery

Answer 1

found in Greece, Africa (N), Germany, Britain, Rome and other parts of Italy suggesting a fairly wide export range.

Question 2

Metal bronze objects

Answer 2

Numerous objects were made from iron, copper, bronze, silver and gold. Some of the metal objects found are associated with other occupations: Hammers, chiseled, compasses and calipers, bronze pen and ink well, surgical instruments, braziers, pots, jugs and strainers, scales and surveying instruments.

Question 3

-Wall paintings in the workshop of Vecilius Verecundus show

Answer 3

workers selling goods made from felt, such as slippers and blankets

Question 4

The Geoponica XX describes

Answer 4

describes how Garum was made

Question 5

How many felt workshops found in pomp?

Answer 5

-Felt making was another form of textile manufacture. 4 felt making workshops found in Pompeii.

Question 6

House of the Vettii what was found?

Answer 6

Timber wedge presses were used for extracting oil for perfume as shown in a wall painting

Question 7

-In the bakery of Modestus what was found?

Answer 7

81 loaves of bread were found sealed in oven
-A painting outside one of the workshops show loaves of bread stacked on a counter together with a basket of bread rolls.