Roman Housing

Question 1

Where did wealthy Romans live?

Answer 1

Villas known as ‘domes.’

Question 2

Where did most Romans (not rich) live?

Answer 2

In apartments consisting of one room. They had not toilet or kitchen. Shops were on the bottom floor.

Question 3

Which direction did the rooms of a domes (villa) face?

Answer 3

The centre

Question 4

What was at the centre of a domus?

Answer 4

A central courtyard or main reception area.

Question 5

What was the central reception area called?

Answer 5

The atrium

Question 6

What was in the middle of the atrium?

Answer 6

A shallow pool with a hole in the roof above to allow rain to fill the pool.

Question 7

What rooms were in a domus(villa)?

Answer 7

Two dining rooms (triclinium)
A study (tablinum)
A number of bedrooms (cubiculum)

Question 8

What did Romans go to a public bath for?

Answer 8

To bathe
To have a massage
To have a haircut
To shave
To catchup with local gossip

Question 9

Where did most Romans eat?

Answer 9

In taverns or shops

Question 10

Where did Rich Romans eat?

Answer 10

In their homes in dining rooms, usually lying on a couch while slaves brought them their food.