Geography of Italy and the City of Pompeii

Question 1

Pompeii was built about 5 miles south of

Answer 1

Mount Vesuvius

Question 2

Pompeii is located in the fertile region of

Answer 2

Campania

Question 3

Roads led out of from the gates to the neighboring towns of

Answer 3

Herculaneum, Nola, Nuceria, and Stabiae

Question 4

The forum was located at the _______ end of the town

Answer 4

Western

Question 5

At the eastern end of the town was a

Answer 5

Huge sports ground and an amphitheater

Question 6

Ships carried cargo across the

Answer 6

Mediterranean Sea

Question 7

The temple of _____________ was located at the northern end of the forum

Answer 7

Jupiter

Question 8

Located west of the Temple of Jupiter

Answer 8

Prison and public latrines

Question 9

Located in the northeastern corner of the forum

Answer 9

Covered market area

Question 10

Found opposite of the markets on the western side of the forum

Answer 10

Public weights and measures table

Question 11

Found south of the market area and was dedicated to the guardian spirits of Pompeii

Answer 11

Temple of the Lares

Question 12

Next to the temple dedicated to the guardians of Pompeii

Answer 12

Temple to the Roman Emperors

Question 13

Found across from the temple of the Lares and Emperors

Answer 13

Temple of Apollo

Question 14

Temple located in the southwest corner of the forum

Answer 14

Temple of Venus

Question 15

In the east side of the forum and south of the Temple of the Emperors

Answer 15

Clothworkers’ Meeting Hall

Question 16

Next to the Clothworkers’ Meeting Hall

Answer 16

Polling station

Question 17

Buildings along the south side of the forum

Answer 17

Three municipal offices

Question 18

Found at the southwest corner of the forum

Answer 18

Basilica