Roman Numerals
VIII
8
This Roman god is the king of the gods, and the god of the sky
Jupiter
This Roman architecture was dedicated to a god or goddess, and was a building with columns and odd numbered stairs.
Roman Temple
Dies Saturni
Saturday
Martius
March
IV
4
This Roman goddess is the goddess of love
Venus
This Roman invention brought Fresh water into the city.
Aqueducts
Dies Lunae
Monday
This month is named for Caesar Augustus
August
XIX
19
These 2 brothers in Roman mythology are said to be the founders of Rome
Remus and Romulus
This Roman building was used for entertainment, including gladiator games.
Colosseum
This day of the week was named for the god Mercury
Dies Mercurii, or Wednesday
Originally the 8th month, this month comes from the Latin root word for 8
October
XXV
25
This Roman god is the god of the forge
Vulcan
This Roman architectural invention created heightened ceilings and was made possible by the use of lightweight concrete
Domed roof
This day of the week was named for the goddess Venus
Dies Veneris, or Friday
This Roman celebration held in February is the darker version of our modern Valentine's day
Lupercalia
XXXVII
37
This Roman god is the god of beginnings and endings, and who inspired the month of January.
Janus
This example of Roman architecture was used daily and only cost 2 Denarii to enter.
Roman bathhouse
Day of the Sun, or Sunday, is called what in Latin?
Dies Solis
This Roman festival was held at the end of December and corresponds with our modern day Christmas festivities.
Saturnalia