RCDS MISC 3a: Roman Clothing Flashcards
1
Q
basic knee-length garment
A
tunica
2
Q
the garment worn by Roman males as a sign of citizenship
A
toga
3
Q
a long dress worn by Roman women over a tunica
A
stola
4
Q
a colorful shawl worn over the shoulder by Roman women
A
palla
5
Q
a necklace worn by Roman boys as a good-luck charm to ward off evil spirits
A
bulla
6
Q
the bright-white toga worn by candidates for political office
A
toga candida
7
Q
the “painted” toga worn by a general celebrating a triumph
dyed purple with gold embroidery
A
toga picta
8
Q
the toga with a purple border worn by men such as senators
also worn by Roman boys of the upper class until the age of 16
A
toga praetexta
9
Q
formal shoes worn with a toga
A
calceī
10
Q
simple sandals
A
soleae
