Stage 4 Culture: the Forum

Step back in time and explore the Roman Forum's vibrant culture!

Based on the description of the forum in your book and the image below, describe the physical space of the forum. What are each of the following people doing? What is behind them? What kept the forum safe for pedestrians? How many newspapers competed in Pompeii? 5 17 1 – there was a monopoly 0 – Pompeii had no newspapers How did people publicize announcements? What is this building, which stood at the northern end of the forum? What happened on the stairs? What function do you think these carefully sized holes in this table have? This was placed across from the permanent shops and the temple dedicated to the larēs. Why do you think there were so many different temples in the forum? What does this fact reveal about Roman religion and culture? This is a reconstruction of the temple labeled (4) in your book. Who is it dedicated to? Are you surprised by this temple? What does it reveal about Roman culture? Hint: the numbers refer to the map of the Forum on pagīna 51. This large building is the basilica (8). What was it used for? Who worked in this building? Examine this image of the forum. Use the circled letters to answer the questions below. This is a good place to stroll in the heat of the day: AIt is easier to see and hear political speakers from here: DHead this way to the Basilica: FWalk this way to the meeting hall of the cloth merchants: OUpright stones stop wheeled traffic from entering: RThe latest election results can be read from these boards: UTheir togas tell you that they are Roman citizens: MThis famous citizen in the forum is not alive: VThe ash from this will cover the forum completely: EThe Temple of Jupiter stands at the north end: NNo carriages allowed? It doesn't matter if you can afford to be carried in a lectīca! IAmphorae are large clay jars for storing wine or oil: T If you've filled in the blanks above correctly, the three groups should form words. Try to translate them in the sentence below. Caecilius ad forum venit.Translation: Caecilius comes to the forum. Magister Craft: Forum Romanum Magister Craft takes you on a tour of the Forum in Rome (not Pompeii, but similar in function).Remember, you can turn on the Latin and English subtitles to help you understand the video better.Direct link to the video and questions