Dyes
Thousands of these snails were harvested to make 1 oz of purple dye
Murex Snails
What fabric did slaves and barbarians wear the most?
Linen or wool
TRUE OR FALSE: ONLY women wore makeup
FALSE: Men would occasionally wear makeup just like women, often to whiten the face and establish a higher class, as makeup was expensive (but somewhat frowned upon)
Poor women would wear these on top of their clothes to keep them from staying in the way of labor work
Belts
The Romans created polished pieces of polished silver or bronze to create what item?
(HINT: They would use these to help see themselves when putting on makeup)
A mirror
TRUE OR FALSE: Phoenicia was known as "The Land of Purple"
TRUE
What fabric did the rich wear the most?
Satin and Cotton, as they were very expensive
What were 2 articles of clothing a rich Roman woman would wear most often?
Stola, Palla, subligaculum (loincloth), etc
The toga praetexta was worn by (rich/high class) boys at what age?
Age 16
With charcoal being used for eyeliner, what was used for foundation, despite being heavily toxic?
(HINT: Think sidewalks or old pencils)
Lead or chalk (both answers work!)
TRUE OR FALSE: Romans only used dyes to color their clothes
FALSE: Romans used dyes to color clothes, toys, everyday items, art, and even baskets!
This fabric was known to be durable and warm, but heavy, uncomfortable, and scratchy and was worn by the poor.
Wool
At what age did a Roman daughter take off her Bulla?
At marriage (~14-18)
TRUE OR FALSE: Men and women BOTH wore jewelry, such as rings or brooches
TRUE
Signet rings were worn by the rich to establish class. They could be iron, or these 2 other materials
Gold and Bronze
What were the main color theme the Romans used when coloring their clothes?
Any bright colors such as Tyrian purple, bright and rich reds, bright yellows, and green
These leather shoes were worn by soldiers and called what?
The Caliga
Women would have elaborate hair styles with their curly hair, but what haircuts were popular with the men?
Clean shaven (or short haircuts)
Only rich men would wear these large pieces of fabric wrapped around them, and different styles determine the job they had
The Toga
What was the "Bulla" in ancient Rome?
A good luck charm worn by young children and taken off at 16 for boys and at marriage for girls
What was the most acquirable/accessible color to dye clothing?
Browns and off-white, often being undyed fabric
FUN FACT: Pompeian Red was among the cheapest colors to purchase!
Early shorts were constructed for soldiers with what fabric?
(HINT: Durable, often brown, harvested from cows)
Leather
What would a Roman man use as his toga when running for a political position?
Toga Candida
TRUE OR FALSE: Slaves could wear togas for very special occasions
FALSE
TRUE OR FALSE: While haircuts were short and clean shaven, emperors can be the trend setters and even change the norms.
TRUE: Emperors would often popularize things, they could be seen as the "influencers" of this era!