Roman Culture - 9th May Exam - Stage 1, 5, 6

faucēs

entrance hall

ātrium

main room

cubiculum

bedroom

tablīnum

study

peristȳlium

garden court

triclīnium

dining-room

culīna

kitchen

latrīna

lavatory

iānua

door

impluvium

pool for rain water

larārium

shrine of the household gods

How many times were plays held every year?

several times

What happens on the day? (abt shops and businesses)

Shops are closed and no business was done in the forum.

What did some people carry to the theatre?

Cushions because the seats were made out of stone

Who didn’t need to hurry?

Town councillors and other important citizens (for whom the best seats were reserved)

What did the important people carry?

Tokens (indicated the entrance they should use and where they were to sit)

Where did ordinary citizens who were latecomers had to sit?

Right at the top of the large semicircular auditorium

How many people could be seated in the large theatre in Pompeii?

5,000

How much was admission?

FREE

Who paid all the expenses?

Wealthy citizen, (provided actors, producer, secretary, scenery and costumes)

Why did he volunteer to do so?

Benefit his citizens

Gain popularity (useful in local political elections)

What kept the spectators cool?

A large awning

Who managed the awning?

Sailors (used to handling with ropes and canvas)

Between plays, what was sprinkled by attendants?

Scented water

Most popular kind of production?

Pantomime

What was pantomime?

Mixture of opera and ballet

Who were usually pantomime actors?

Greek slaves or freedman