Roman House Facts Flashcards
1
Q
What was the name of the apartments most people in the city lived in?
A
Insulae.
2
Q
What was the name of the single family houses wealthy people lived in?
A
Domus.
3
Q
How high were insulae?
A
3-5 stories high.
4
Q
How many people did an insulae house?
A
30-50 people.
5
Q
How many small rooms did the individual apartments consist of.
A
Two.
6
Q
What did the bottom floor of an insulae usually house?
A
Shops and stores.
7
Q
What does the word insulae mean?
A
Island.
