Rome Flashcards
What was the forum?
A large town square, centre of business, political activity, religious worship.
What were aqueducts?
They brought fresh water from nearby rivers and mountains.
What is an amphitheatre?
Where gladiatorial games were held.
Who were patricians?
Wealthy noble families who ruled Rome.
Who were plebians?
The poor that made up a vast majority of the Roman population.
What is a toga?
A long white robe draped over the shoulder, worn by men.
What is a stola?
A long dress worn by women
What is a domus?
A patrician house
What is a dole?
Payment of free grain
What did plebian men wear?
A tunic
Who were equites?
Plebians who became wealthy through trade. No political power.
What were insulae?
Apartment blocks where plebians lived
What was an impluvium?
Large pool that collected rainwater
What was the family shrine called?
the lararium
What were the bedrooms called?
The cubiculum
