Daily Life in Rome: Housing
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This worksheet explores the types of housing in ancient Rome, helping students understand how Romans lived and adapted their homes to their environment.
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Daily Life in Rome: Housing
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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.
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.
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.
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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