Daily Life in Rome: Baths

History
Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
8 questions
~16 mins
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This worksheet explores the significance of public baths in Ancient Rome, helping students understand daily life and social practices in Roman society.

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Daily Life in Rome: Baths

Subject: HistoryGrade: Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
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Understanding Roman Baths

Source A: Description of Roman Baths 'Roman baths were large public facilities where people gathered not just to bathe, but also to socialize, exercise, and conduct business. They typically included hot baths (caldarium), warm baths (tepidarium), and cold baths (frigidarium). The baths were surrounded by gardens, shops, and areas for relaxation.' Provenance: Excerpt from an ancient Roman guidebook, 2nd century AD.

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Outline the main features of Roman baths based on Source A. (3 marks)
[3 marks]
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Explain why Roman baths were important in Roman society. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
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Compare the different activities people might have done in Roman baths. Use Source A and your own knowledge. (5 marks)
[5 marks]
4.
Analyse the role of social hierarchy in Roman baths. (6 marks)
[6 marks]
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Write a brief explanation of how Roman baths contributed to community life. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
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Describe the types of facilities that would typically be found in a Roman bath complex. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
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Analyse the importance of cleanliness and hygiene in Roman baths. (5 marks)
[5 marks]
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Compare the Roman baths to modern public swimming pools. (6 marks)
[6 marks]

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Created
1/1/2026
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