Roman Numerals
Decode this Roman numeral:
XIV
14
A word contains DOM. Based on the Latin word domus meaning “home/house,” what does domestic most likely have to do with?
The home or household
In the story of Romulus and Remus, what animal raised the two brothers?
A she-wolf
200
Decode this Roman numeral:
XLII
42
A word contains PAT. You know pater means “father.” What does paternal most likely mean?
Answer: Related to a father or fatherhood.
Which god is associated with the sea and is usually shown carrying a trident?
Poseidon / Neptune
What year is this Roman numeral?
MCMXLIX
1949
FRATERNITY
You know the Latin frater = brother.
What does fraternity most likely have to do with?
A brotherhood or group of people connected like brothers.
Which god is known as the messenger of the gods and is associated with speed and travel?
Hermes / Mercury
Decode this Roman numeral and explain the subtraction happening:
CMXC
990
CM = 900 and XC = 90
MATERNITY
You know mater = mother.
What does maternity most likely mean?
Related to motherhood or being a mother
Which goddess is associated with wisdom, strategy, and an owl?
Athena / Minerva
A Roman inscription reads:
MCMXCIX
What number is it?
1999
PATRIARCH
You know pater = father.
You also know that -arch relates to ruling or leading.
Using those clues, what do you think a patriarch is?
Answer: A male head or leader of a family or group.
Which goddess is associated with agriculture, grain, and the harvest?
Demeter / Ceres