The House of the Vettii
Authored by Sam Jenkinson
Social Studies, Architecture, History
9th - 12th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
The ruins of Pompeii show archeologists
How cities were set up in the 1st century B.C.E.
The daily life of a citizen of Pompeii
What kinds of food/food preparation were being used by the people
All of the above
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
Applying tint to plaster to paint an image into a wall is known as a _______
Fresco
Mural
Mosaic
Landscape
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
In the ruins of Pompeii, archeologists have uncovered many art pieces made of glass known as _______________
Murals
Mosaics
Fountains
Frescoes
4.
MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
Who owned the House of the Vettii? Select all that apply.
Aulus Vettius Conviva
Aulus Vettius Restitutus
Gaius Julius Caesar
Gaius Vettius Conviva
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
The brothers who owned the house were ex-slaves. What is the Latin word for "ex-slave"?
Insula
Compluvium
Liberti
Lararium
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
True or False: The earthquake of 62 AD had zero effect on this house.
True
False
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
The house has several unusual features. Which of the below are some of these features?
No tablinum (office / reception room for business clients)
Possibly had a gynaecium (women's quarters)
Extensive range of "Fourth Style" wall paintings.
All of the above.
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