I WONDER - What Was The Most Important Meal Of The Day For Romans?

The video discusses Roman dining customs, focusing on the main meal, Cena, which was held in the triclinium. It highlights the types of food consumed, including meats and delicacies like dormice, and the entertainment provided at dinner parties. The video also contrasts the dining experiences of wealthy Romans and the lower-class plebians.

Where did Romans living in a domus typically have their main meal?

• In the garden

• In the triclinium

• In the atrium

• In the kitchen

Which of the following meats was commonly consumed by Romans?

• Turkey

• Chicken

• Pork

• Rabbit

What was a delicacy enjoyed by wealthy Romans during their meals?

• Snails

• Dormice

• Oysters

• Frogs

What type of entertainment was often included in wealthy Roman dinner parties?

• Dancers and musicians

• Gladiator fights

• Chariot races

• Theater plays

How did the dining experience of plebeians differ from that of wealthy Romans?

• They did not have dinner parties

• They had the same level of extravagance

• They had less extravagant meals

• They had more extravagant meals