Names
How many names did the Romans typically have?
3
What is Latin for Monday?
Lunae
Where did Rome expand first?
All of Italy
Italy
+ some surrounding islands
What fields use Latin?
medicine
science
law
government
music, theology, philosophy, art, and literature.
What is 9 in Latin?
Novem
What is the nomen?
the family/clan name
What is Latin for Wednesday
Mercurii
Name 2 modern EUROPEAN countries Rome expanded to...
France, Germany, Greece, Spain, Britain
What languages come from Latin?
Romance languages
Spanish, French, Italian, Portuguese, and Romanian
many English words
What is 5 in Latin?
Quinque
What is a praenomen?
The first name
What is Latin for Friday
Veneris
Name 1 NON-european country Rome expanded to...
Egypt, Syria, North Africa
How can Latin help your English?
Learn/understand grammar better
Latin roots/words used in our daily speech
increased reading and writing skills
What is 8 in Latin?
Octo
What is the cognomen?
The family nickname
nickname
What is Latin for Thursday?
Iovis
Jovis
Did the Romans conquer modern day Russia?
Nope!
What subject does Latin help us learn besides language/English?
History and culture of the ancient Romans.
How could Roman's earn more names?
By contributing to the Empire
- being brave in war
- honoring the empire
- impressive military wins
Who had less than 3 names? (there are 2 answers)
women and slaves
What is Latin for Sunday?
Solis
What is the name of the Sea that the Roman Empire surrounded?
The Mediterranean Sea
How can Latin help your brain?
Improve critical thinking and problem solving skills which can help your brain stay sharp.
improves mental abilities of analysis and attention to detail
What names would a freed slave have?
They keep their first name and then take the nomen and cognomen of their previous owner.