Rich vs Poor
What fabric did most poor Romans wear?
Wool
What was the basic garment worn by Roman men?
Tunic
What was the main dress worn by married Roman women?
Stola
What is the name of the appetizer usually consisting of raw eggs, vegetables, fish and shellfish?
Gustatio
What was the diet of the lower class- plebians?
vegetables and fruit
What expensive fabric was imported from China?
Silk
What special garment symbolized Roman citizenship?
Toga
What is the head cover or shawl called?
Palla
What is the main course called?
Prima mensa
Who ate meat?
The wealthy
Which group could afford brightly dyed clothing?
Upper class Romans
Which Roman officials wore togas with purple stripes?
Senators
Why were wealthy women's clothes often more colorful?
They could afford expensive dyes
What is secunda mensa?
The sweet course consisting of fruits an sweet pastries
What is a similar manner to Roman dining nowadays?
Sitting upright.
Which social class wore sandals?
Both wealthy and lower class.
What is a toga pulla?
A toga worn for mourning/funerals.
How were poor women's clothes different from rich women's clothes?
Simpler and less decorative
What is the drink of wine and honey called?
Muslum
When was the main meal?
Midday /afternoon
What major factor determined what clothes a Roman could wear?
Social Class and Wealth
What color was strongly associated with wealth and power?
Purple
Besides clothing, what else showed a woman's social status?
Hairstyles and jewelry
What is the popular fermented fish sauce Romans used?
Garem
How did wealthy Romans dine?
Reclined on sofas- cliniums.