I WONDER - What Did Roman Children Wear?

In ancient Rome, children wore smaller versions of adult clothing. Tunics with cloaks were common, especially in winter. Roman girls used woolen belts to tie their tunics, which typically extended below the knees. Wealthy families adorned tunics with purple borders, indicating status.

What type of clothing did Roman children typically wear?

• Smaller versions of adult clothing

• Modern jeans and t-shirts

• Traditional Roman armor

• Colorful silk robes

What was the purpose of cloaks worn by Roman children?

• To display wealth

• To protect from rain

• To signify social status

• To keep warm during winter

How did Roman girls secure their tunics?

• With a leather strap

• With a woolen belt

• With a metal buckle

• With a silk ribbon

What was a distinctive feature of tunics worn by children from wealthy Roman families?

• They had gold embroidery

• They were shorter in length

• They had a purple border

• They were made of silk

Where did children's tunics typically fall in terms of length?

• Below the knees

• Above the knees

• At the waist

• At the ankles