11. Look at this picture of a Roman domus. (a) Name the features listed A to H.
(b) Imagine you are trying to sell this domus in Ancient Rome. Write an ad for it. Describe the house, its features and why someone would want to buy it.
G H
F E A B C D
Exploring History
1. Write about the life of a young person living in Rome under the following headings: • Home
• Education • The baths
2. Write about three ways Ancient Rome has infl uenced the world we live in. 3. Write an account of religion and funeral practices in Rome.
KEY TERMS
Republic Citizens Forum
when the wealthy elite in the Senate ruled in the name of the people people who had rights under Roman law
large town square that was the centre of business, political administration and religious worship
Amphitheatre where gladiatorial games were held Patricians Toga Stola
Domus
Plebeians Dole
Insulae Mosaic
the large house of a patrician
the poor, who made up the vast majority of the Roman population a payment of free grain given to the plebeians the apartment blocks lived in by plebeians
picture made from small pieces of stone, glass or tile
Manumission the freeing of a slave by their master after many years of service Conferratio Oratory
Roman wedding ceremony the art of public speaking
Gladiators Legionaries Polytheists
slaves who fought in amphitheatres for the entertainment of the crowd Roman foot soldiers
people who believed in many different gods Monotheists people who believed in only one god
Go to page 25 of your Sources and Skills Book for more exercises.
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Go to page 7 of your Research Portfolio for a task based on this chapter.
the wealthy noble families who ruled Rome
a long white robe draped over the shoulder and down to the feet a long dress
