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Flashcards by Hunter Lynch, updated more than 1 year ago
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Created by Hunter Lynch
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| Question | Answer |
| 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. |
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