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Chapter 6: Ancient Rome and Early Christianity
"Roman Clothes"

Introduction
You have read about the importance of social distinctions in Roman society. These distinctions extended to all aspects of Roman life, including dress. How a member of Roman society dressed was a direct reflection of that person's social status.

Destination Title: Roman Clothes Web site

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Directions
Start at the Roman Clothes Web site.

  • Scroll down the Web page, reading and analyzing the information about Roman clothing.
  • Answer the following questions.


1.  How were Roman clothes generally held on to the body?


2.  Which Romans were entitled to wear togas, and how had that changed over time?


3.  How did Roman dress show class distinctions?


4.  Imagine yourself as one of the following Romans. Describe how you might dress as:



5.  a) a patrician Roman woman.



6.  b) a Roman senator.



7.  c) a plebeian male or female.









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