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What is an English word that comes from the Latin derivative "Quantus"?
Quantitative, quantity
100
Who ruled over Rome before the establishment of the Republic?
Etruscans
100
Who is the star of the Odyssey?
Odysseus
100
Which epic poet wrote the Illiad and The Odyssey?
Homer
100
What was the name that the Romans gave to the area now known as Spain?
Hispania
200
What is an English word that comes from the Latin derivative "Opacus"?
Opaque
200
What Barbarian group invaded Rome causing its ultimate downfall?
Visigoths
200
Who is the star of the Aeneid?
Aeneas
200
What method of questioning was invented by a famous Greek philosopher and author?
The Socratic Method
200
What is the Latin phrase that can be seen all over Rome, abbreviated SPQR?
Senatus Populusque Romanus
300
What is an English word that comes from the Latin derivative "Decem"?
Decimal, Dime, December
300
What animal rescued and raised Romulus and Remus?
A She-wolf
300
Name 5 of the Olympians using their Roman names.
Jupiter, Juno, Ceres, Neptune, Apollo, Diana, Venus, Minerva, Mars, Vulcan, Mercury, Bacchus
300
Which author wrote the Roman play "Menaechmi"?
Plautus
300
What words meaning power and people were the basis for the Athenian government?
Demos and Kratia
400
What is an English word that comes from the Latin derivative "Imago"?
Image, Imagery, Imgaination
400
What famous emperor crossed the Rubicon?
Julius Caesar
400
Who was the Greek hero that stole the Golden Fleece?
Jason
400
Which author is nicknamed Sallust?
Gaius Sallustius Crispus
400
What type of toga was worn by Roman men running for political office?
Toga Candida
500
What is an English word that comes from the Latin derivative "Murus"?
Mural, Immure
500
Which Roman emperor ended persecution of the Christians by passing the Edict of Milan?
Constantine
500
What is the name of the boat that Jason sailed on?
The Argo
500
Which Roman author wrote the book "About Famous Men"?
Cornelius Nepos
500
What was the Roman name for what is now known as the Black Sea?
Pontus Euxinus
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