What Do You Know About Pompeii And Herculaneum?

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1. The feature in the source is called?  

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A triclinium is a feature in the source. It is a formal dining room in ancient Roman houses, typically furnished with three couches arranged around a central table. This was a place where the Romans would recline and dine in a social setting.

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What Do You Know About Pompeii And Herculaneum? - Quiz

What do you know about Pompeii and Herculaneum? These two towns have a lot in common not just they are in Italy but also because they met their... see moreend thanks to volcano eruptions that wiped out and preserved them. What more can you tell us about the two places? Take up the quiz below and get to find out!
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2. According to August Mau's work, what is the art style of the source?  

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3. What was the name of the archaeologist who was chief archaeologist of Pompeii during the second world war?

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Maiuri is the correct answer because he was indeed the chief archaeologist of Pompeii during the second world war.

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4. Where in Pompeii is the source located  

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The correct answer is "Western side of the forum." This means that the source in Pompeii is located on the western side of the forum. The forum was the central public space in ancient Roman cities, and in Pompeii, it was situated in the middle of the city. The source being on the western side suggests that it was positioned closer to the edge of the forum, rather than in the central or eastern areas.

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5. An archaeologist would use the source as evidence of:

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The source would be used as evidence of methods of cleaning clothes in Pompeii because it provides information about the use of urine as a cleaning agent. This suggests that the people in Pompeii had specific techniques for cleaning their clothes, which can be considered as evidence of their cleaning methods.

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6. What is the style of column which frames the Eastern side of the Pompeiian forum?

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The Doric style is characterized by simple, sturdy columns with no base and a plain capital. This style was commonly used in ancient Greek and Roman architecture, particularly in temples and public buildings. The fact that the Doric style is used to frame the Eastern side of the Pompeiian forum suggests that it was chosen for its strength and simplicity, fitting the overall aesthetic of the forum.

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7. What was one impact of the WW2 bombing of Pompeii?

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During World War II, Pompeii was bombed, resulting in various damages to its historical structures. One of the impacts of this bombing was the damage caused to the temple of Jupiter. This important religious site in Pompeii suffered destruction and deterioration due to the bombing, highlighting the devastating consequences of the war on cultural heritage.

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8. What house is the source from?  

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The correct answer is the House of the Tragic poet. The question is asking about the source of a particular house, and out of the given options, the House of the Tragic poet is the correct answer.

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9. An archaeologist would use this mosaic as evidence of what?  

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This mosaic would be used as evidence that wealthy Pompeiians enjoyed art on everyday subjects. The presence of a mosaic depicting everyday subjects suggests that the Pompeiians valued and appreciated art in their daily lives, especially the wealthy individuals who could afford such intricate and detailed mosaics. This indicates that art was an important aspect of their culture and lifestyle.

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The feature in the source is called?  
According to August Mau's work, what is the art style of the...
What was the name of the archaeologist who was chief archaeologist of...
Where in Pompeii is the source located  
An archaeologist would use the source as evidence of:
What is the style of column which frames the Eastern side of the...
What was one impact of the WW2 bombing of Pompeii?
What house is the source from?  
An archaeologist would use this mosaic as evidence of what? ...
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