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 Roman women?
Stola
What did most Roman children wear?
Tunics
What expensive dye came from sea snails?
Tyrian purple dye
What expensive fabric was imported from China?
Silk
What special garment symbolized Roman citizenship?
Toga
What accessory did wealthy Roman women often wear?
Jewelry
What type of clothing did slaves usually wear?
Plain tunics
What part of Roman life could be identified by clothing?
Social status and Social class
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
Why were slaves's clothes usually simple?
They were workers and had low social status
What modern-day thing is similar to Roman status clothing?
Designer brands and Luxury fashion
Why did poor Romans often wear simple tunics?
They are cheap and you can move more in them then more expensive clothing.
Why wasn't the toga worn for everyday work?
It was bulky and expensive.
How were poor women's clothes different from rich women's clothes?
Simpler and less decorative
What did soldiers wear instead of togas?
Armor and military uniforms
Why did Roman laws sometimes control clothing?
To show social rank and limit luxury
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
Which group had clothing designed mainly for protection and battle?
Soilders
How did clothing help Romans recognize someone's place in society?
It immediately showed wealth, job, and social class