Roman City Life Flashcards
1
Q
What is an ‘Insula’
A
An Apartment
2
Q
How many houses and how many apartments were there in Ancient Rome?
A
- 2,000 houses
- 40,000 apartments
3
Q
Why was the Insula of Diana named as such?
A
Because a wall painting was discovered inside depicting the goddess Diana
4
Q
Was Ostia a central city or a sea side town?
A
Sea Side Town