Put into mellifluous English
iuvenis currit dum (while) senex stat.
The young man runs while the old man stands.
lībertus
liberty, liberated
ubi?
where?
what case and number is: puerōs
acc. plural
Who is the Roman God of War?
Mars
Dora Swiperum in vultū (face) pulsat.
Dora smacks Swiper in the face.
fābula
fabulous, fable
quod
because
what case and number is: senem
acc. singular
List one form of ancient Roman public entertainment.
postquam puellas pilam (ball) emunt, ad viam contendunt.
After the girls buy a ball, they hurry to the road.
multus
multitude
vēndit
sells, is selling
what case and number is: lībertī
nom. plural
How many politicians make up a "triumvirate"?
three
agricola est laetus quod mercator optimēs bovēs (cows) vendit.
The farmer is happy because the merchant is selling very good cows.
senex
senile, senior
per
through
what case and number is: puellās
acc. plural
Who was the Pontifex Maximus?
Rome's religious leader
hodiē fortis fēlīna per turba currit.
Today a brave cat ran through the crowd.
ambulat
amble, ambulance
rēs
thing
what case and number is: urbēs
nom. & acc. plural
"panem et circenses" -Juvenal
What does the quote mean? What was Juvenal talking about here when he said this?
"Bread and circuses"
Juvenal is referring to the idea that Emperors appease the masses by giving out food and putting on public entertainment.