Forum Flashcards
1
Q
On how many sides of the forum was there a colonnade?
A
3
2
Q
Was the forum square or rectangular ?
A
Rectangular
3
Q
What material was the ground paved with?
A
Stone
4
Q
Who could be there be statues of ?
A
Important Pompeians and gods
5
Q
What stone was the columns made of?
A
White marbel
6
Q
From what two things did the colonnade protect pompeians?
A
Sun and rain
7
Q
People wrote information and messages. Where did they wrote it? (Give 2 examples)
A
There were notice boards attached to the pedestals of statues. People wrote on the walls.
8
Q
Which god had a temple in the forum?
A
Jupiter
9
Q
At which end of the forum was Jupiter’s temple?
A
At the north
10
Q
What 2 things was the basilica used for?
A
A law court and a meeting place for businessmen
