Daily Life in Rome: Housing

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Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
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Daily Life in Rome: Housing

Subject: HistoryGrade: Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
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Grade Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
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Introduction to Roman Housing

Source A: Description of a Roman Domus

'A typical Roman house, or domus, was a well-structured building with an atrium at its center, surrounded by rooms used for various household activities. The walls were often decorated with mosaics, and the house featured a garden or courtyard.' Provenance: Ancient Roman writer, Pliny the Elder, describing typical Roman homes.

1.
Explain what a Roman domus was and describe its main features. (3 marks)
[3 marks]
2.
Compare the features of a Roman domus with those of a typical Roman insula. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
B

Social Class and Housing

Source B: Differences in Roman Homes

'Wealthier Romans lived in spacious, beautifully decorated houses with multiple rooms, while poorer citizens resided in cramped, often poorly maintained insulae.' Provenance: Roman historian Tacitus, describing social disparities in housing.

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Outline how housing in Rome differed between the wealthy and the poor. (3 marks)
[3 marks]
2.
Analyze why the housing of poor Romans was often in poor condition. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
C

Features of Roman Houses

Source C: Description of a Typical Roman Room

'The rooms in Roman houses were often small but well decorated, with frescoes on the walls and mosaics on the floors. The layout was designed to maximize comfort and display wealth.' Provenance: Roman architect Vitruvius, describing typical interior features.

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Explain how Roman houses were designed to reflect wealth and status. (3 marks)
[3 marks]
2.
Compare the interiors of wealthy and poorer Roman houses. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
D

Living Conditions and Daily Life

Source D: Living Conditions in Rome

'Many residents in Rome, especially in insulae, faced issues like fire hazards, poor sanitation, and overcrowding, which affected their daily lives.' Provenance: Ancient Roman historian Suetonius.

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Explain the challenges faced by residents living in insulae. (3 marks)
[3 marks]
2.
Analyse how living in insulae might have affected the daily life of poorer Romans. (4 marks)
[4 marks]

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