Latin Sayings
Noun Endings
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Greco-Roman History
Greco-Roman Mythology
100
On our US currency, you can find the phrase, "E pluribus unum." What is the translation of this phrase?
One from many / from many one
100
(The wolves) are hunting the prey.
lupi (lupus, -i)
100
navigatis
You all sail / you all are sailing / you all do sail
100
In what room of the Roman house would the Romans dine? Be sure to give the Latin!
triclinium (dining room)
100
Identify the Roman god of the sea, earthquakes, and horses. BONUS: Who is his father?
Neptune / Saturn
200
The motto of the US Marines is "Semper Fidelis." What is it's English translation?
Always Faithful
200
Whose house is it? It is the house (of the senator).
senatoris
200
Noli ridere!
Don't laugh!
200
The Romans fought in 3 Punic Wars against this nation, which was founded by Dido. BONUS POINTS: Do you remember the 3 word Latin quote that refers to Dido and the founding of her city?
Carthage
200
In the Founding of Rome myth, what did the twins use to determine the location of their town?
augury (the study of the flight of birds)
300
If you hear someone say, "Mea culpa," what are they trying to saying?
"My fault." They are taking the blame.
300
Give the money (to the kings!)
regibus
300
iubebis
you will order
300
The Pontifex Maximus was the high priest in the Roman religious institution. Julius Caesar even served at the high priest. Today, someone still has this title. Who is it?
The Pope.
300
Quis sum? Eram vir magnae sapientiae. Ignem hominibus dabam. PRAEDIA: Quis est meus frater?
Prometheus / Epimetheus
400
If I wanted to tell someone to make the most of present time, what Latin phrase should I say?
Carpe diem (Seize the day!)
400
The farmer feeds (the cows).
vaccas
400
poterant
they were able
400
Julius Caesar wrote about his campaigns in Gaul. The Latin title is "De bello gallico" (About the Gallic War). Generally, Gaul is modern day.....
France
400
Quis sum? Pluto me capiebat. Iam regina mortuorum sum. PRAEDIA: We have seen a sculpture of this scene. What is the name of the artist?
Proserpina / Bernini
500
A famous line from Martial discusses the idea that the common people are happy as long as they have bread and games (circuses). What would be the Latin for for bread in the phrase? Interestingly enough, it is the same word as the name of the nation in the series The Hunger Games....
Panem (The full phrase is Panem et Circenses)
500
(Marcus), don't annoy your sister!
Marce
500
dormiet
he will sleep
500
Many of the stories of Rome's history comes from a Roman historian. His English book title is "From the founding of a city. What is the name of this Roman historian? BONUS: What is the Latin title of the book?
Livy / ab urbe condita
500
Quis sum? Pecuniam amabam. Ego omnia in aurum mutabam.
Rex Midas (King Midas)
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