Ancient Roman Housing Quiz

What was a large countryside residence in ancient Rome called?

• Taberna

• Villa

• Domus

• Insula

What were urban apartment blocks in ancient Rome called?

• Insula

• Domus

• Taberna

• Villa

How many floors could an insula have?

• Up to ten

• Up to three

• Up to five

• Up to seven

What were the stores on the ground floor of an insula called?

• Taberna

• Cubiculum

• Triclinium

• Cenacula

What were the apartments on the upper floors of an insula called?

• Atrium

• Tablinum

• Culina

• Cenacula

Which floor had the roomiest and best-furnished flats in an insula?

• First floor

• Second floor

• Third floor

• Fourth floor

What was a major issue with insulae due to poor building structures?

• Landslides

• Fires

• Tornadoes

• Earthquakes

What was the main reason many urban citizens lived in insulae?

• They were luxurious

• They were rental accommodations

• They were quieter

• They were safer

How many insulae were estimated to be in ancient Rome?

• 10,000

• 30,000

• 20,000

• 40,000

What was a domus?

• A countryside villa

• An urban apartment block

• A city mansion

• A store