Pompeii and Herculaneum: Economy

Descrição

Secondary Ancient History (I - Core Study: Cities of Vesuvius) FlashCards sobre Pompeii and Herculaneum: Economy, criado por Hunter Lynch em 26-06-2014.
Hunter Lynch
FlashCards por Hunter Lynch, atualizado more than 1 year ago
Hunter Lynch
Criado por Hunter Lynch aproximadamente 10 anos atrás
221
7

Resumo de Recurso

Questão Responda
Describe three features of trade in Pompeii. 1. It was the trade centre of Campania. 2. Its major trades were wine, oil, and garum 3. According to Strabo, it was best known for its agriculture.
Outline three main industries present in Pompeii. 1. Garum was popular, in which its main manufacturer was Scaurus. 2. Wine was an essential part of everyday life, in which it was made with a 'torcular' and exported in amphorae. 3. Prostitution involved women with low socio-economic status, and worked in privately owned buildings. The sex industry was large, in which 35 brothels were discovered.
In what building was major commercial activity held? Major commercial activity was held in the 'macellum'.
Why is there limited information regarding trade and commerce in Herculaneum? Because no commercial centre has been excavated in Herculaneum yet.

Semelhante

The Tempest
Dirk Weibye
Discovery - HSC English
abby.slinger
Ecosystems at Risk
Lucy Chen
HISTORY
Adnan igdeli
Ancient - Half Yearlies - NKE + Akhenaten
Brianna McCarthy
Pompeii and Herculaneum: Sources Quiz
Hunter Lynch
Pompeii and Herculaneum: Geography
Hunter Lynch
Pompeii and Herculaneum: Everyday Life
Hunter Lynch
Xerxes: Foreign Policy
Hunter Lynch
Xerxes: Images and Representations
Hunter Lynch
Xerxes: Administration and Kingship
Hunter Lynch