Exploring Ancient Roman Houses

What is the name of the crowded apartment-style dwellings in Ancient Rome?

• insulae

• villa

• domus

• taberna

How many private houses were listed in the census of 350 AD?

• 250

• 500

• Unknown

• 100

What is the central open courtyard in a wealthy Roman house called?

• impluvium

• tablinum

• atrium

• peristyle

What type of artwork is created using small colored tiles?

• Mosaic

• Stained Glass

• Fresco

• Collage

What heating system did wealthy Roman houses use?

• Radiant floor heating

• Hypocaust

• Wood-burning stove

• Central heating system

What were the walls of wealthy Roman houses often decorated with?

• Frescoes and mosaics

• Paintings of landscapes

• Tapestries depicting battles

• Sculptures of animals

Who could afford a city house or country villa in Ancient Rome?

• Soldiers and gladiators

• Common laborers and farmers

• Wealthy individuals, including senators and equestrians.

• Slaves and servants

How did clothing reflect social rank in Ancient Rome?

• Clothing in Ancient Rome reflected social rank through specific garments, colors, and materials that indicated wealth and status.

• Clothing was uniform for all citizens regardless of status.

• Garments were chosen based on personal preference rather than social class.

• Only the color red was used to signify high rank.