Roman Life
History: KS2 National Curriculum, topic 2.1.4
Roman Life
Clothing
- Roman men wore a tunic and a cloak called a toga.
- Roman women wore long dresses called stolas.
- Romans used wool and linen to make clothes.
- Rich Romans wore colourful clothes with patterns.
Houses
- Romans lived in stone or wooden houses called domus.
- Rich families had courtyards and gardens.
- Poor families lived in wooden apartment blocks called insulae.
Baths
- The Romans built public baths.
- Public baths had hot and cold water pools.
- Romans went to the baths to keep clean and relax.
- They also went there to meet friends.
Test yourself on Roman Life
What was the long dress worn by Roman women called?
What type of houses did rich Roman families live in?