Living in an insula- Suburani

What does the Latin word 'insula' literally mean?

• island

• house

• building

• school

Who typically owned the buildings known as 'insula' in ancient Rome?

• Wealthy landlords

• Local craftsmen

• 
  The state

• The tenants

What was the primary role of a landlord in ancient Rome?

• Providing security

• Building the insula

• Selling the flats

• Collecting rent and managing the property

Why were the upper floors of an insula considered less desirable?

• Easier access to the street

• Too luxurious

• More expensive

• Risk of fire and collapse

What was a common feature of the ground floor in a Roman insula?

• Gardens

• Shops and workshops

• Public baths

• Swimming pools

What type of food did many Romans rely on due to limited cooking facilities?

• Seafood

• Bread, cheese, and fruit

• Meat and vegetables

• Pasta dishes

What was a common problem with the construction of many insulae?

• Flimsily built with weak foundations

• 
  Too expensive to maintain

• Too large to be practical

• Made from gold

How did tenants on the upper floors of an insula get their water?

• Collecting from public fountains

• Running water pipes

• Rainwater collection systems

• Delivered by servants

What was a mezzanine floor?

• a half-floor

• the ground floor

• the first floor

• The second floor

What was the foculus

• a lamp

• a mezzanine floor

• a chamber pot

• a portable heater