Roman Baths (Bath)

High school (ages 12+)
Geography

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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 location?Bath, Somerset, England
2. What is the construction start date?Circa 60-70 AD
3. What are the Roman Baths in Bath?The Roman Baths are a huge ancient pool built by Romans around a hot spring in England. They are still standing today and let us see how people bathed a long time ago.
4. Why did the Romans build the baths?The Romans used the hot spring to clean, relax, and meet friends. They also built a temple for the goddess Sulis Minerva right next to the spring.

Romanization: The process by which local populations adopt Roman culture, language, and customs.
Syncretism: The merging of different religions, cultures, or schools of thought.
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