I WONDER - Did Roman Children Wear Jewellery?

In ancient Rome, children were given a charm called a bulla shortly after birth. This charm was worn around the neck to protect them from evil spirits and to signify their status as freeborn, indicating they were not born into slavery. Roman society did not consider children fully human until they could walk and talk, and many did not survive to this age due to prevalent diseases and illnesses.

What was the purpose of the bulla given to Roman children?

• To mark them as slaves

• To protect them from evil spirits

• To signify their wealth

• To help them learn to walk

What did the bulla indicate about a Roman child's status?

• They were educated

• They were wealthy

• They were freeborn

• They were destined to be warriors

What was the bulla primarily worn for?

• To signify adulthood

• To help in education

• To protect against evil spirits

• To show family wealth

At what stage were Roman children considered human?

• When they could walk and talk

• When they reached adulthood

• When they were born

• When they received their bulla

Why did many Roman children not survive to the age of walking and talking?

• Due to harsh weather conditions

• Due to disease and illness

• Due to lack of food

• Due to wars