Daily Routine Flashcards
1
Q
Light breakfast =
A
ientaculum :
- bread
- fruit
- cheese
- honey
- water
2
Q
Worship at the…
A
Lararium - might be a ceremony performed by paterfamilias
3
Q
Light lunch =
A
Prandium =
- very light
- cold left-overs
4
Q
After lunch they would have a ….
A
Siesta
5
Q
Where would they go to exercise after their siesta?
A
Campus Martius
6
Q
After exercising they would…
A
go to baths at 2 O’clock
7
Q
What would they wear at dinner?
A
Sole (slippers) and loose fitting robes
8
Q
When would the go to bed?
A
Very early due to poor lighting
9
Q
Good things about the daily routine:
A
- Slaves would do most manual work
- Chance for a siesta
- Chance to go to baths
- Elaborate dinners
10
Q
Bad things about the daily routine:
A
- Have to get up early
- Need to attend a patron
- Entertain clients
- Political obligations
- Need to go to sleep early
11
Q
Cena =
A
dinner
12
Q
What were the usual STARTERS at dinner?
A
- eggs
- shellfish
- snails
13
Q
What were the usual MAIN COURSES at dinner?
A
- meat dishes
- fruit and veg
- variety of sauces
14
Q
What were the usual DESSERTS at dinner?
A
- fruit
- nuts
- figs
15
Q
Ate dinner on…
A
Couches with pillows, respectable ladies sat
