Datives and Accusatives
Translation
Elections
Derivatives
Potpourri
100
This is the case of "mihi"
What is dative
100
placetne tibi?
What is "Are you pleased?"
100
Annual elections were held in Pompeii at the end of this month
What is March
100
This English derivatives comes from the Latin word "murus" and means "a wall painting"
What is mural
100
This is the case of "vobis"
What is dative
200
The accusative form of the second person singular pronoun (you) is this in Latin
What is te
200
scriptor in muro titulum scripsit.
What is "The (sign)writer wrote a slogan/advertisement on the wall"
200
This is the Latin word for an official who represents the Imperial government and temporarily handles the affairs of a town in the empire.
What is praefectus
200
This English derivatives comes from the Latin word "promittit, promisit" and means "containing a promise"
What is promissory
200
Translate: "parasne cenam?"
What is "Are you preparing dinner?"
300
This is the Latin for "y'all" in the accusative
What is vos
300
Sulla inquit, "Marcus et Quartus sunt liberalissimi"
What is "Sulla said, 'Marcus and Quartus are very generous.'"
300
A divisor was responsible for this
What is acting as an agent for candidate, who managed campaigns and distributed bribes
300
This English derivatives comes from the Latin word "primus" and means "occurring first in time or sequence"
What is primary
300
This is the Latin name of the voting hall
What is comitium
400
This Latin word completes the following sentence: "mercator (to us) stolam ostendit."
What is nobis
400
fratres villam intraverunt et Sullam viderunt
What is "The brothers entered the house and saw Sulla"
400
This political position was responsible for ensuring that the local taxes collected were spent wisely
What is aedile
400
DAILY DOUBLE This English derivatives comes from the Latin word "placet" and means "calm; composed"
What is placid
400
This is one of the most important qualities of candidates running for office
What is being wealthy, in order to afford games and entertainment for the citizens
500
These are the Latin words for the following English words and phrases: "to me", "for you (singular)", and "we"
What is mihi, tibi, nos
500
num tu Holconio et furibus faves?
What is "Surely you don't support Holconius and the thieves, do you?"
500
DAILY DOUBLE This is how the town council of 100 citizens was usually chosen
What is selection by current council, mostly composed of former aediles and duovirs
500
This English derivatives comes from the Latin word "credit, credidit" and means "believable"
What is credible
500
Translate: Marcus erat laetissimus et fratrem e villa vocavit
What is "Marcus was very happy and called his brother out of the house"