Project: Houses in Ancient Rome

(50 points)

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Task:

Create a trifold document containing the following items:

1- Name 4 different types of houses in ancient Rome based on their function and the proprietor's situation (pictures) (2 points each).

2- Make a drawing and name the different main parts of a Roman house and their function. (Point out special features such as plumbing and heating) (2 points each room and feature)

3- Focus on two rooms and describe  five pieces of the furniture (pictures) (2 each).

4- Focus on two rooms and describe two decorations (pictures) ( 2 points each).

5- Compare the Roman house to today's house of similar function. Focus on at least 5 features. (2 points each)

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background source: http://www.crystalinks.com/rome.html

idea & design: Joachim Körner, May 2, 2003