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The original calendar for the Roman republic dated years by what historical event?
The founding of Rome
100
Translate into English: voluntās, voluntātis, f.
will, wish
100
Translate into English: probant
they were approving
100
Translate into English: necesse est Caesarī perīre
It is necessary for Caesar to die.
100
Give an English derivative for the Latin word: sentiō
sensible
200
Name three of the sweeping reforms Caesar enacted as dictator.
freed slaves; cancelled debts; gave pensions to veterans; opened new colonies to countless families; gave away farmland; rebuilt temples and other public buildings; staged lavish games for the people's entertainment; cleared Rome of those who terrorized elections; extended Roman citizenship to Gauls, Spaniards, and Africans; forgave those who had taken up arms against him; created a 365 day year with a leap day every fourth year.
200
Translate to English: rēs, reī, f.
thing, matter, affair; state
200
Translate into English: audīvimus
we heard
200
Translate into English: Gāius Iūlius Caesar ad senātum processit.
Gaius Julius Caesar proceeded to the senate.
200
Give an English derivative for the Latin word: veniō
advent, venture
300
What did the censorial powers as Praefectus Mōrum (Prefect of Morals) enable Julius Caesar to do?
Enlarge the Senate and fill it with his supporters.
300
Translate into English: passus, passūs, m.
pace, footstep
300
Translate into English: vincēbis
you will conquer
300
Translate into English: Multī tamen ē Rōmānīs Brūtum necāre Caesarem voluērunt.
Many Romans, however, wanted (wished) Brutus to kill Caesar.
300
Give an English derivative for the Latin word: manus
manual, manumit
400
Who fought for control of Rome after Caesar's death?
Mark Antony and Octavian.
400
What is the English Translation for: faciēs, faciēī, f.
face, appearance
400
Translate into English: fuerat
he (she/it) had been
400
Translate into English: quī Tarquiniōs ex urbe Rōmā expulserat.
Who had driven the Tarquins from (out of) the city of Rome.
400
Give an English derivative for the Latin word: sciō
science
500
Give the date (day, month, year) of Julius Caesar's assasination?
March 15, 44 B.C.
500
Translate in English: spēs, speī, f.
hope
500
Translate into English: habueritis
you will have had
500
Translate into English: Caesar nōn iam restitit sed togā caput suum et vultum tēxit.
Caesar no longer stood firm but covered his head and face with his toga.
500
Give an English derivative for the Latin word: conscrībō
conscription