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What was Pompeii built on?
Volcanic Rock
How did people know which building were which business?
Paintings or carved signs
What is a palaestra?
Huge sports ground
How was water brought from the hills?
Through an aqueduct
What carried goods and materials?
Ships/trade ships
What were the streets made of?
Volcanic stone
Why were there bakeries and shops in all of the main streets?
To provide easy access for hot and cold drinks
What were the amphitheater’s used for?
Concerts or plays
Who would get the water privately brought to their homes.
The wealthy who were the ones who could pay for it.
What was Rome often referred to as?
A peaceful place
Pompeii is south of which landmark?
Mount Vesuvius
Where were the main shopping areas? (two answers will accept either)
1. The forum
2. The Street of Shops
What two things did palaestra’s hold/host?
1. Gladiator shows
2. Wild-animal hunts
Where would the water go to?
1. Public baths
2. Public fountains
3. Street shops occasionally
How did Rome increase wealth?
The provinces collected taxes