Gods/Mythology
Roman Culture
Latin Roots
Latin Abbreviations
Mottos
100
Which Roman god rules the Underworld? a. Neptune b. Mars c. Pluto d. Apollo
c. Pluto
100
Why would a Roman go to the Colosseum? a. to pray to the gods b. to buy food c. to take a bath d. to watch gladiatorial games
d. to watch gladiatorial games
100
The word auditorium comes from the Latin word: a. audere: to dare b. audire: to hear c. auxilium: help d. augere: to increase
b. audire
100
The abbreviation N.B. stands for the Latin phrase "Nota Bene," which means: a. Make haste b. Note well c. And the rest d. Farewell
b. Note well
100
Washington D.C.'s motto is Justitia omnibus. What does this mean? a. only justice b. everyone is just fine c. justice for all d. justice for one
c. justice for all
200
Which deity's symbol is the lightning bolt? a. Venus b. Cupid c. Jupiter d. Minerva
c. Jupiter
200
The Roman numeral for 100 is: a. X b. L c. C d. D
c. C
200
The primary purpose of a dormitory is: a. reading b. swimming c. sleeping d. eating
c. sleeping
200
The abbreviation i.e. stands for the Latin words "id est" and is best translated: a. that is b. for example c. therefore d. and the rest
b. for example
200
The motto of the United States Marine Corps is semper fidelis. What does this mean? a. forever strong b. eternally here c. always faithful d. constantly secure
c. always faithful
300
Who was Jupiter's wife? (Hint: It was the name of a recent storm we had.) a. Minerva b. Venus c. Juno d. Vesta
c. Juno
300
SPQR in Latin means Senatus Populusque Romanus. What does this mean? a. The Senate and Roman People b. The Roman Senators for the People c. The Senators of the Roman Populace d. The People and Leaders of Rome
a. The Senate and Roman People
300
The word Tyrannosaurus Rex comes from the words: a. leader of the reptiles b. large-scaled monster c. king of the tyrant lizards d. the greater of birds
c. king of the tyrant lizards
300
In the abbreviation a.m., the letter a stands for the Latin word: a. aut b. ad c. ab d. ante
d. ante
300
The FBI's Hostage Rescue Team's motto is "Servare Vitas." What does this mean? a. Preserve Vitality b. Escort the Injured c. Serve the Captured d. To Save Lives
d. To Save Lives
400
What is the name of the animal that cared for Romulus and Remus? a. satyr b. shewolf c. nymph d. dryad
b. shewolf
400
How many hills are in Rome? a. 0 b. 3 c. 7 d. 8
c. 7
400
The long snout and watchful eyes of the creature made it appear LUPINE: a. cat-like b. goose-like c. wolf-like d. cow-like
c. wolf-like
400
The common abbreviation etc. stands for et cetera. What does this mean? a. and certain things b. and the others c. or the rest d. including others
b. and the others
400
The motto of the UK Royal Military Police is exemplo ducemus. What does this mean? a. exemplary actions b. example by God c. by example we lead d. excellence through legend
c. by example we lead
500
What god has two faces; one to see the past and one to see the future?
a. Chronus b. Sisyphus c. Proteus d. Janus
500
Who was Constantine? a. 1st Roman Emperor b. Roman General of the 1st Punic War c. Slave that Started an Uprising d. Man who Legalized Christianity
d. Man who Legalized Christianity
500
Procrastination comes from the Latin words pro and cras. What do they mean? a. good at; delay b. forward; place c. higher; time d. for; tomorrow
d. for; tomorrow
500
Q.E.D. is written at the end of a mathematical proof. It stands for quod erat demonstrandum. What does this mean? a. which had to be demonstrated b. which will be demonstrated c. demonstrated through quadratics d. this can be demonstrated
a. which had to be demonstrated
500
E pluribus unum is a phrase on the Seal of the United States. What does it mean? a. one from many b. plural ones c. many under one d. more than the one
a. one from many
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