Stage 11 - Book 1 - 1S

Question 1

What does candidati mean?

Answer 1

Candidates

Question 2

Was there democracy in Pompeii?

Answer 2

Yes

Question 3

What is the dative case of we?

Answer 3

nobis

Question 4

What is the dative case of you (pl)?

Answer 4

vobis

Question 5

Translate Quartus Holconio favet

Answer 5

Quartus SUPPORTS Holconius (no to or for)

Question 6

Where would politicians usually promote their campaigns?

Answer 6

The forum

Question 7

Who were the aediles? What were they in charge of?

Answer 7

Two people who had responsibilities towards the public works of Pompeii

Question 8

Who were the duovir? What were they in charge of?

Answer 8

Two people who had responsibilities towards the law and judgement in court.

Question 9

What is the word candidatus derived from?

Answer 9

candidus
Dazzling white

Question 10

Why was the word derived from dazzling white?

Answer 10

That was the colour of the togas the politicians wore at their campaigns

Question 11

Was financial bribery used?

Answer 11

Yes even though it was illegal

Question 12

What was often put on walls for advertisement?

Answer 12

Signs/Graffiti