Roman Houses

Most Romans lived in houses like that of Caecilius and his family.

• verum (true)

• falsum (false)

Most Romans lived in _______________.

• large, extravagant houses

• apartment buildings

• huts

• caves

What is the atrium?

• kitchen

• reception hall

• dining room

• office, study

Which of the following does NOT happen in the atrium?

• baby's naming ceremony

• bathing

• weddings

• funerals

Which of the following in NOT a feature of the atrium?

• lararium

• impluvium

• compluvium

• hortus

What did the Roman often use to close one room off from another?

• doors

• curtains

• sails

• blinds

What is a ianua?

• garden

• kitchen

• household shrine

• door

What is the fauces?

• garden

• household shrine

• entrance hall

• fountain

What is the lararium?

• fish pond

• bathroom

• kitchen

• household shrine

The floors of Caecilius' house are decorated with _________________.

• paintings

• mosaics

• wood

• cement