Ancient Roman Housing Quiz

What were the typical living conditions for the majority of people in ancient Roman cities?

• Spacious villas with gardens

• Cramped apartments called 'insulae'

• Single-family homes with multiple rooms

• Large estates with servants

What was a common feature of the wealthy Roman homes known as 'domus'?

• They included an atrium as the main area

• They had no gardens

• They were made entirely of wood

• They were located only in the countryside

Which of the following was a feature of Roman villas in the countryside?

• They were smaller than city homes

• They lacked modern conveniences

• They were only for the poor

• They had indoor plumbing and heated floors

What is the difference between a 'villa urbana' and a 'villa rustica'?

• Villa urbana had no gardens, villa rustica had gardens

• Villa urbana was close to Rome, villa rustica was far from Rome

• Villa urbana was for the poor, villa rustica was for the wealthy

• Villa urbana was visited seasonally, villa rustica was visited often

How did wealthy Romans typically decorate their homes?

• With minimalistic designs

• With simple wooden furniture

• With plain white walls

• With murals, paintings, sculptures, and mosaics