Ars Mathematica
The value of the expression V + I
What is VI?
Meaning “and so on,” this abbreviation is used at the end of a list to indicate that there are more similar items not listed.
What are etc & et cetera?
When clavicular uses the term “maxxing,” we have this Latin word to thank.
What is maximum (accept any form of the superlative)
This famous Roman, said to be the son of (a) god, killed his brother because he saw more birds.
Who is Romulus?
In The Odyssey, written by Christopher Nolan, this God is really fond of Odysseus.
Who is Athena?
The value of the expression II - III + IX
What is VIII?
This abbreviation is often used in research papers and bibliographies to shorten long lists of author names.
What are et al. & et alii/alia/aliae?
In the movie The Dead Poets Society, quoting the Roman poet Horace, the character John Keating said this latin phrase meaning “seize the day.”
What is Carpe Diem?
“28 stab wounds”, except it wasn’t in a video game and it was Casear being stabbed and also it was this number.
What is 23?
This god, known for partying and getting drunk, was known as Bacchus to the Greek.
Who is Dionysus?
The value of the expression VI * IV
What is XXIV?
This abbreviation, which is translated as “for the sake of an example,” is often used in classes and textbooks to introduce an example.
What are e.g & exempli gratia?
In Harry Potter, Hermione Granger says the iconic line, “It’s Leviosa, not Leviosaaaa!”. This spell gets its name from this latin root.
What is levare (accept any form)?
The Western Roman Empire was capitaled at Rome. The Eastern Roman Empire’s capital was this city, however.
What is Constantinople/Istanbul?
(DAILY DOUBLE) The Trojan prince Paris took Helen, the wife of this Spartan king, to Troy, sparking the Trojan war.
Who is Menalaus?
The value of a in aII = CXXI
What is XI?
This abbreviation, translated as “that is” or “in other words,” is often used to specify or clarify a point.
What are i.e & id est?
A correct translation, in context, of “eat”, in Bart Simpson’s famous phrase, “Eat my shorts!”.
What is consume/consumete/ede/edite/come/comedite/vescere/vescimini/any more theres too many im not writing all that?
Cato the elder famously spoke this line, being vehemently opposed to the existence of Rome’s biggest enemy at the time.
What is "Carthago delenda est"?
This man, who could perhaps be called a freak, unknowingly fulfilled a prophecy about himself when he married his wife and mother, Jocasta.
Who is Oedipus?
One of the solutions to aII - VIII*a + XII = 0
What is II / VI?
This phrase, which is often found on tombstones, is often mistaken by English speakers to stand for “Rest in Peace”.
What are RIP & requiescat in pace?
The phrase, “time phrase,” which is commonly used across various pop culture mediums and in everyday language comes from this latin phrase, originally written by the Roman author Virgil.
What is Tempus Fugit?
Cicero wrote four speeches condemning this Roman figure, who led a conspiracy with the intent of assassinating public officials, setting fires in Rome, and overthrowing the Roman republic.
Who is Cataline?
This goddess helped Jason, after falling in love with him, to complete the tasks required to obtain the Golden Fleece.
Who is Medea?