It's All Greek to Me
A Daedalian creation is one that is "ingeniously or cunningly designed," named after the inventor of what impressive structure?
What is Daedalus' labyrinth?
praemium (n.): reward
"For the amount I'm paying for this kind of subscription, I don't feel very rewarded."
What is premium?
Who are Romulus and Remus?
This Latin phrase means "in the apartment building."
What is in insula?
This popular Roman sport was held in an oval-shaped, open-air stadium and could attract up to 150,000 spectators.
What is chariot-racing?
This time period in Roman history (753-509 BCE) derives its name from the Greek words for "one" and "ruler."
What is the Roman Monarchy?
volo: I want
This kind of choice is the opposite of mandatory.
What is voluntary?
This Great Drain, constructed around 600 BCE, became the sewage system that carried waste from the Roman city to the Tiber River.
What is the Cloaca Maxima?
This Latin word means "old man."
What is senex?
Romans who wanted to socialize, engage in public and private business, listen to speeches, or watch processions would head to this large open square.
This Latin word comes from the Greek word for parrot.
What is psittacus?
voco: I call
This is a kind of job people feel a calling to.
What is a vocation?
Given extraordinary independence by Roman standards, these women were responsible for keeping the sacred flame of Rome lit at all times.
Who are the Vestal Virgins?
This Latin noun means "guards."
What is custodes?
Alea iacta est? This popular game could be seen depicted on wall art outside Roman bars.
What is a dice game?
This early Christian, who lived during the reign of Nero in the first century CE, gets his name from the Greek word for "rock."
Who is Peter?
fenestrum (n.): window
This is the act of throwing someone out a window.
What is defenestration?
The acronym SPQR, describing the governing motto of the Roman Republic, stands for what Latin phrase?
What is Senatus Populusque Romanus?
This compound verb means "he looks around."
What is circumspectat?
Lions and tigers and elephants, oh my! These are just some of the animals you might see in THIS location during the dies festi.
What is the Roman amphitheater? (also accepted: Colosseum, gladiatorial games, arena)
This heating system, used to warm the floors and walls of multiple rooms, gets its name from the Greek words meaning "under" and "burnt."
What is the hypocaust?
vale: be strong, be well; farewell, goodbye
This person, often chosen for their top marks, gives the farewell speech to their graduating class.
Who is the valedictorian?
This man, whose chosen name also corresponds to a month in our calendar, was the OFFICIAL first emperor of Rome.
Who is Augustus?
This simple Latin verb means "y'all are."
What is estis?
The palaestra, an open space where people could play ball games, wrestle, and lift weights, was a designated area of what popular location?
What are the Roman baths?