Exploring Ancient Roman Homes and Housing

What type of housing did the majority of city-dwelling Romans live in?

• Shacks

• Villas

• Insulae

• Domus

What does the Latin word 'insulae' translate to in English?

• Islands

• Blocks

• Towers

• Cells

What was a common risk associated with living in insulae?

• Pest infestations

• Flooding

• Fire or collapse

• Theft

What is the main area of a Roman elite's house called?

• Atrium

• Cubiculum

• Tablinum

• Vestibulum

Which feature was common in the homes of wealthy Romans?

• Wooden roofs

• Communal baths

• Indoor plumbing

• Canvas walls

Which of the following was not typically found in a Roman villa?

• Shopping centers

• Exercise rooms

• Gardens

• Servants' quarters

What type of Roman villa was visited seasonally?

• Villa Maritima

• Villa Urbana

• Villa Rustica

• Villa Suburbana

What was the primary material used in the construction of fine Roman homes?

• Iron

• Mud and straw

• Stone and brick

• Wood

Which type of Roman home was located close to Rome and visited often?

• Villa Rustica

• Villa Urbana

• Insula

• Domus

What was the entrance to a Roman house called?

• Aedicula

• Fauces

• Janua

• Ostium