Roman Dwellings

Most Romans lived in luxurious homes.

• true

• false

Average Romans lived in buildings called ...

• insulae

• domus

• villa urbana

• villa rustica

Roman homes had:

• running water

• beautifully decorated walls

• heated floors

• mosaic floors

• dungeons

If your family lived in an insula ...

• you all shared one room.

• you lived in a large and comfortable set of rooms.

The nicest apartments in a Roman insula ...

• were on the bottom floor.

• were on the top floor.

• were in the middle floor.

What wasn't in a Roman apartment? (select all that apply!)

• water

• separate bedroom

• separate bathroom

• kitchen

What is a "thermopolium"?

• laundromat

• fast-food restaurant

• bath

• public restroom

Ancient Romans lived in three different types of houses depending on their social class.

• Yes

• No

In cities, wealthy Ancient Romans lived in:

• villa urbanas

• domus

• insulas

• villa maritimas

In cities, average people lived in dwellings called:

• villa rustica

• insula

• domus

• villa urbana