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Daily Life in Rome: Baths

History
Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
8 questions
~16 mins
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This worksheet explores the role of baths in ancient Roman daily life, focusing on vocabulary and concepts related to Roman baths.

Topics covered:

#History
#History
#Daily Life in Rome
#Standard
#Vocabulary & Concepts
#Baths
#Understand the purpose and features of Roman baths
#Explain the significance of baths in Roman society
#Compare different types of baths and their functions
#Analyse how baths reflected Roman values and culture

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Daily Life in Rome: Baths

Subject: HistoryGrade: Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
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Grade Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
A

Introduction to Roman Baths

Source A: Description of Roman Baths

'Roman baths were not only places for cleaning but also social hubs where people gathered, relaxed, and conducted business...' Provenance: Excerpt from a travel account by a Roman visitor, 2nd century AD.

1.
Outline the main purposes of Roman baths. (3 marks)
[3 marks]
2.
Explain how Roman baths reflected aspects of Roman society. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
3.
Compare the features of the *caldarium* and the *frigidarium* in Roman baths. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
B

Concepts and Vocabulary

Source B: Vocabulary Definitions

Hypocaust: An underground heating system used to warm the baths. Apodyterium: The changing room where bathers undressed. Palaestra: An exercise area often attached to baths for physical activities. Provenance: Educational resource on Roman baths, 1st century AD.

1.
Define the term *hypocaust* and explain its significance in Roman baths. (3 marks)
[3 marks]
2.
Explain the purpose of the *apodyterium* in Roman baths. (3 marks)
[3 marks]
3.
Compare the *palaestra* with other parts of the Roman bath complex. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
C

Cultural Significance

Source C: Historian View

'Roman baths were more than just hygiene facilities; they were vital social institutions that reinforced community values and Roman identity.' Provenance: Modern historian’s analysis of Roman social life.

1.
Analyse how Roman baths contributed to social cohesion. (5 marks)
[5 marks]
2.
Outline the ways in which baths reflected Roman values and culture. (4 marks)
[4 marks]

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