Roman Life IV

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Ecce Romani I

Chapter 7
pp. 45-48
ROMAN LIFE IV
THE ROMAN VILLA
I. As you read pages 45-48 in your textbooks complete the following diagram by
identifying the three main areas of a villa rustica and the various items located in
each section.

VILLA
RUSTICA

II. In the space below draw and label the rooms in the part of the villa inhabited by
the owner and his family.
III. Answer the following questions based on the reading.

1. In the selection by Columella on page 45, why do you think he recommends


that the owner ‘should conduct himself civilly with his tenants’?

2. How was a villa urbana different from a villa rustica?

3. What were some ways Romans demonstrated their appreciation of nature in


their homes?

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