What modern-day housing structure would be most similar to an insulce?

A. A house boat
B. A single-family home
C. An apartment
D. A mansion

1 answer

An insula was a type of apartment building in ancient Rome, typically accommodating multiple families or individuals. Given this definition, the modern-day housing structure most similar to an insula would be C. An apartment. Apartments, like insulae, often house multiple units and can be part of a larger building that accommodates many residents.