Fascinating Fact:
Public baths were an important part of daily life, where people washed, exercised, relaxed, and met friends.
In KS2 History, you explore how Romans worked, relaxed, ate, and worshipped. Everyday life in a Roman town mixed busy streets, family routines, and traditions that feel both familiar and different.
Key Terms
- Forum: The main town square where Romans shopped, met friends, and did business.
- Villa: A large country house where rich Romans lived, often with gardens and farmland.
- Bathhouse: A public building with pools and rooms where people washed, exercised, and relaxed together.
Frequently Asked Questions (Click to see answers)
What was everyday life like for ordinary Romans?
Ordinary Romans spent their days working, shopping in markets, visiting temples, eating simple meals, and relaxing with family or friends in the evening.
What did Roman children do at school and at home?
Roman children learned reading, writing, and maths, often using wax tablets. At home they helped with chores and played games such as board games and ball games.
How were Roman baths different from bathrooms today?
Roman baths were large public buildings with hot and cold pools where many people met to wash, exercise, and talk, not small private rooms like most bathrooms today.
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