Insula Revision - Year 6

An insula was a ________ apartment building.

• Roman

• Greek

• Egyptian

• Persian

How many stories high was an insula usually?

• 1-2 floors

• 3-5 floors

• 6-8 floors

• 10 floors

An insula was home to many ________.

• families

• animals

• shops

• soldiers

Where were insulae common?

• Ancient Roman cities

• Ancient Greek cities

• Modern cities

• Villages

Insulae were built from ________, brick and concrete.

• brick

• wood

• glass

• marble

The name 'insula' means '______' in Latin. (Fill in the blank)

Most residents in an insula were ______ or working class.

• poor

• wealthy

• noble

• royal

Residents in an insula shared facilities such as ______ and toilets.

• water

• electricity

• televisions

• air conditioners

Living spaces in an insula were often ______.

• cramped

• luxurious

• spacious

• isolated

Higher floors in an insula were ______ to rent.

• cheaper

• more expensive

• harder

• illegal