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10 Cards in this Set
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What is the large double door in the front of a Roman house called?
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The door is called a Iauna, in Latin.
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How many stories high was a normal Roman house?
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1 story.
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What was the first room you entered after the Ianua?
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The reception hall, or atrio.
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Was there any yard whatsoever in a Roman house?
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No, there was not.
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Were Roman houses designed for beauty or function?
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They were designed for Function.
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What is a Compluvium?
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It is a slanted roof that allowed for rain water to collect.
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What is the family shrine called?
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It is called a Lararium.
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What is the term for a small rectanglear pool that held rain water?
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The Impluvium.
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The Tablinum is?
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A study or office.
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What is the Peristylium?
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The small garden and pool that allowed for fun for the family in the summer time.
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