Daily Life In Anicent Rome Flashcards
What was the Forum used for?
The Forum was used for public speeches, criminal trails, gladiatorial shows, social gatherings and more
Where was the Forum Built?
The Forum was built in the middle of the city
When was the Forum built?
The Forum was built in 29BC by Augustus
When was Rome established
Rome was established in 753BC
What were the toilets like?
The toilets were only provided for the wealthy or people on the bottom floor of the Romans apartments. When Romans had to used the bathroom, they had to use the public toilets, people sat over holes, no private space and they had to use a stick and sponge to wipe.
What was the room called in Ancient Roman houses called with an indoor pool?
Atrium
What is the Forum?
A gathering place where there would often be markets and community discussions
In an Ancient Roman house, how could you tell of the wealth of the owner?
The size of the led pipes that they had for their water system