Roman Culture

when was Rome founded

753 bc

who was Rome founded by

Romulus and Remus

who were Romulus and Remus parents

Rhea Silvia and Mars, the god of war

what river is rome near

tiber river

how many hills was rome built on

7

what was on the capitoline hill

temple of jupiter and the citadel

what was on the palatine hill

homes of wealthy romans

what was the area rome was situated on

latium

where was rome's outlet to sea

ostia

the marketplace of rome and the center of civic life

forum

basilicae

law courts

curia

senate house

rostra

speakers platform

vigiles

police-firemen

what was the most famous roman road

via appia

what did the via appia connect rome with

brundisium

what was the via aurelia

military road

spacious front hall used a the entry room

atrium

the opening in the ceiling

compluvium

marble basin to catch rainwater

impluvium

study or office

tablinum

the open courtyard, usually the center of family life

periatylium

the dining room

triclinium

bedroom

cubiculum

what were the elaborate country homes called

villae

what were the apartment houses called

insulae

were insulae safe

no

were insulae a fire hazard

yes

what does the word familia mean

household

who had absolute power over the household

pater familia

what position did the mother hold

of honor and influence

what were the 3 names of the romans

praenomen, nomen, cognomen

praenomen

given name (first name)

nomen

family name (last name)

cognomen

nickname

up to what age did children recieve education in their home

7

private elementary school

ludus

teacher of the elementary school

litterator

educated slave

paedagogus

grammar school teacher

grammaticus

where could you study abroad

greece

where did the girls receive all of their training

home

what paper did the romans use to write on

papyrus

wax tablets for writng

tabellae or tabulae

stylus

stilus

indoor garment reaching to the knees

tunica

formal garment draping around the body extending to the feet

toga

white toga worn by men seeking office

toga candida

long garment for women for indoor use

stola

woolen shawl like wrap for outdoors

palla

toga with a purple border worn by boys until they were 16

toga praetexta

adult male toga

toga virilies

what toga did the priests and magistrates wear

toga praetexta

did the romans wear jewelry

yes

were styles in hairdressing varied and elaborate

yes

light breakfast

ientaculum

lunch

prandium

dinner

cena

what did the romans use for sugar

honey

what did the romans use for butter

olive oil

were the streets well lit

no

did the roman house have windows

no

did the romans wear hats

no

what was the favorite drink of the romans

wine mixed with water

was roman education compulsory

no