Vocabulary
promittit
promises
gens
family
Candidates for public office wore togas that were colored ____________________.
white
Holconius candidatus optimus est
Holconius is the best candidate!
placetne tibi?
Is it pleasing to you?
convenit
gathers, meets
liberalis
generous
Elections in Pompeii were held at the end of ___________________.
The Pompeians support Afer
frater tuus mihi decem denarios dedit.
Your brother game to me 10 denarii.
murus
wall
credit + dative
trusts, believes
Election graffiti was often painted ____________________.
at night
Pompeiani Holconio credunt
The Pompeians trust Holconius
Lucia scriptorem valde vituperavit
Lucia strongly yelled at the writer.
sollicitus
nervous, concerned
favet + dative
favors, supports
Although women were not allowed to participate directly in politics, they would often express support for their chosen candidates by ___________________________.
paying for graffiti supporting their candidate
frater meus est stultior quam asinus
My brother is dumber than a donkey!
de
down from; about
placet + dative
is pleasing
The main duties of the duoviri were to _____________________________________.
hear evidence and make judgements in law courts
Our family always supports Holconius
Lucia et Quintus sunt liberalissimi
Lucia and Quintus are very generous.