Domus et Villa
A single-family house for wealthy Romans, usually built around a central courtyard
What is a domus or villa?
The city center and main public square of Rome, heart of political, religious, and social life was called
What was the Roman Forum?
A semi-circular structure with tiered seating used for plays and performances
What type of structure is a Theater in Roman architecture?
The hot bath area.
What is the Caldarium in Roman baths?
They lived in multi-story apartment buildings called Insulae.
What was the typical living condition for lower-class Romans in cities?
It serves as the central hall with an open roof, often used for social gatherings.
What is the purpose of the Atrium in a Roman Domus or villa?
It was a public building used for business, legal matters, courts, and later adapted for Christian churches.
What is a Basilica used for?
Describe the function of an Amphitheater.
What was used for gladiatorial contests and animal hunts?
Included Caldarium (hot), tepidarium (warm), and frigidarium (cold)
What are the three main types of baths in a Roman Thermae?
The height of some Roman insulae
What was up to 8 stories tall?
The two types of villas in Roman architecture
What were villa urbana (town villa) and villa rustica (country villa).
They had rectangular shape with columns, dedicated to gods or emperors.
What were key features of Roman temples?
Gladiatorial games, animal hunts, and historical reenactments were held in a:
What was an amphitheater?
It was the exercise area.
What was the Palaestra used for in Roman baths?
Common dangers in Roman insulae included:
What were collapses and fires?
Triclinium's purpose was
Which room in a Roman domus or villa was used as a formal dining room?
It served as an entertainment venue for gladiatorial games and animal hunts.
What was the purpose of an Amphitheater in Roman cities?
It is a long, narrow track with curved ends, specifically used for chariot races.
What distinguishes the Circus from other entertainment venues?
Reasons for going to the public baths.
Why were they important for hygiene and socializing?
Commonly the first floor of insulae had:
What were shops (taberna)?
The layout of a typical Roman Domus.
What were rooms arranged for privacy and social interactions, often surrounding a central courtyard?
Chariot races took place in the
What kind of events took place in the Circus?
Features of entertainment in Roman cities:
What included plays, pantomimes, gladiatorial contests, and animal hunts?
Other common feature found in Roman baths.
Did they often included libraries, gardens, and shops?
Things that Roman insulae didn't have:
What were running water or indoor toilets?