Derivatives
From what Latin noun do we derive the English word "dishonor"?
Honor
Which God is honorand in the Saturnalia festival?
Saturn
Which Roman festival is like our modern-day Christmas?
Saturnalia
Which crazy emperor is credited for burning Rome in 64 AD
Nerp
From what Latin verb with what meaning do we derive the English word "delectable"?
delectare - to delight/please
Which God is said to be the father of Romulus and Remus?
Mars
Which Roman festival involved men whipping women with goatskins in order to secure fertility?
Lupercalia
What deranged emperor had a name that meant "little boots"?
Caligula
From what Latin word and its meaning do we derive the English word "ensemble"?
similis - similar to
Who is the Roman god of fire?
Vulcan
What was the name of the festival in which the winning horse of a chariot race would be sacrificed?
Equus October
Which Roman emperor retreated from public life to the island of Capri where he took place in deranged activities?
Tiberius
From what Latin verb with what meaning do we derive the English word "ducile"?
ducere - to lead
In which love story of Roman mythology do the lead pair, who are forbidden to wed because of their parents’ rivalry exchange words through a crack in the wall?
Who was the honorand for Equus October?
Mars
Which Roman emperor, thinking that he was a god, would fight animals in an arena like a gladiator?
Commodus
From what Latin word with what meaning do we derive the English word "fortification"?
facere - to do/make
Which goddess, known for her swiftness and her hunting prowess, lost a footrace to a suitor, resulting in her forced marriage?
Atalanta
What was the name of the statue dinner party (called the feast of Jupiter) that took place during the festival of Ludi Romani?
Epulum Iovis
What was the name of the horse that Caligula appointed as consul during his reign?
Incitatus