Culture of ancient Rome

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

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Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the capital of Culture of ancient Rome?Rome
2. What was a typical home like for most Romans?Most Romans lived in crowded insulae, which were multi‑story apartment blocks. Wealthier people lived in villas or palaces, like those on Palatine Hill.
3. Why did Romans build huge structures like the Colosseum and Pantheon?The Colosseum and Pantheon were built as grand public buildings for games, worship, and to show Rome’s power. They were part of the city’s monumental architecture.

Hellenization: The adoption and influence of ancient Greek culture, language, and art by non-Greek peoples.
Roman Republic: The period of Roman history from 509 BC to 27 BC, characterized by a republican form of government.
Roman Empire: The period of Roman history from 27 BC to AD 476 (in the West), ruled by emperors.