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The ancient city of Rome is in which modern-day country?

Italy

100

a.m.

"ante meridiem" - before noon

100

Name that Movie: Expecto Patronum!              

From Harry Potter - "I wait for a protector"

Bonus Facts: Most of the character names are from Latin.

Albus - White

Severus - Harsh/Strict

Draco - Dragon

100

In science, what is the Cranium?

Cranium: Latin for "skull".

About 90% of scientific terminology is derived form Latin. These include names of animals and body parts.

100

Bonus

Good

200

What is the name of the famous arena in Rome in which many gladiator combats (and other public events) were held? Hint: It is still standing today and is one of the most visited sites in Rome.


The Colosseum!

200

p.m.

post meridiem - after noon

200

Sanctum Sanctorum - Where is it from?                                                                        

From: Doctor Strange

"Holy of Holies"

200

Name 3 other "Romance Languages" derived form Latin

Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, French, Romanian.

200

Versus 

Against

300

What is the term for the structures the Romans built to transport water?

Aqueduct

300

a.d.

anno domini - the year of our Lord

300

What blockbuster movie from 2000 featured a main character named Maximus Decimus Meridius?

Gladiator (2020), Maximus - "The Greatest"

300

"Ecclesiastical Latin" is a term that refers to what? 

The Latin used as the official language of the Catholic Church.

300

Ego

I

400

Name one god or goddess from Roman mythology

(so many choices)

400
p.s.

Post Scriptum - Written after

400

The name of this Pokemon is derived from the Latin word meaning "fox"

Vulpix

400

Until 2014, Latin was the official language of which country? 

The Vatican. (It is still spoken there)

400

Multi

Many

500

This Roman famously said: "Veni, Vidi, Vici"

Julius Caesar

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etc.

"et cetera" - and the rest

500

This 2014 movie was about a historical Roman city destroyed and preserved during a volcanic eruption.

Pompeii

500

About What percent of American Students study Latin?

2-3%

You Are Special :)

500

Alibi

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