Roman housing:domus Flashcards
1
Q
what is the atrium
A
the main room
2
Q
what is the puirpose of the atrium
A
to welcome and impress guest
3
Q
where is the atrium located
A
the entrance
4
Q
what is the peristyle
A
inclosed garden
5
Q
what is the purpose of the peristyle
A
toi bring light into the house
6
Q
where is the peristyle located
A
the middle of thee house
7
Q
what is the compluviumm
A
opening in the roof
8
Q
what is the compluvim usef for
A
bring light into the atriunm
9
Q
where is the compluvium located
A
above the atrium
10
Q
what is the impluviumm
A
a pool in the floor j
11
Q
what is the purpise of theimpluvium
A
to collect water fom the compluvium
12
Q
where iis the impluvium located
A
in the atrium
13
Q
what is the trincilum
A
the dining room
14
Q
what is the purpise of the trinclnim
A
to dine
15
Q
where is the trinclium located
A
next to the garden
