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• 3 An Ancient Civilisation: Rome

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• What does the mosaic show from the floor of a Roman domus?

  The mosaic shows two gladiators fighting.

• Why did people use public baths in Rome?

  People used public baths for hygiene and socializing.

• What were some sources of slaves in Rome?

  • Any prisoners of war became slaves.
  • The children of slaves were automatically slaves.
  • People captured by pirates or bandits while travelling were often sold as slaves.
  • Parents in debt sometimes sold their own children into slavery.

• Why was chariot racing so dangerous?

  Chariot racing was dangerous due to high speeds and collisions.

• Why was there a high risk of fire in the insulae?

  There was a constant danger of fire from wooden-burning stoves used for cooking. Fire could spread quickly through the wooden structures.

• What types of work did slaves do in Rome?

  Thousands of slaves worked on Rome's public building projects such as aqueducts. Most patricians would have had slaves to work in a domus, where duties included cooking, cleaning, and other tasks.

• What did Roman actors wear while performing?

  The actors were all male and wore masks while performing.

• Describe a Roman theatre.

  A Roman theatre was a venue for plays and performances.

• What were the living conditions like in the upper floors of an insulae?

  The higher you went, the smaller the apartment became. The upper floors were made of wood and were more dangerous.

• What was manumission in the context of Roman slavery?

  Manumission was when slaves were given their freedom after many years of service.