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Food in ancient Rome

High school (ages 12+)
Food & Cooking

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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.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/food-in-ancient-rome

Step 2 · Questions

  1. 1. What is the capital of Food in ancient Rome?

  2. 2. What is the primary fat source?

  3. 3. What is the key condiment?

Step 3 · Words to know

Write what each word means, using the article.

  • Convivium

  • Garum

  • Cura Annonae

  • Wine-must syrup

Step 4 · Two facts in your own words

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

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