Scandalous Behavior
Mythology
Name that Song!
Latin in the Modern World
Latin and Pokemon!
100
Which emperor do some people say, tried to appoint his horse as a senator?
Caligula
100
Which Roman goddess is known as the oldest and the youngest of her Olympian siblings?
Vesta - born first (and swallowed first) then regurgitated last (because she went in first)
100
oculus tigris
Eye of the Tiger by Survivor
100
What annual sports event that averages about 123.4 million views every February uses Roman numerals on its trophy?
The Super Bowl
100
What Latin word and English meaning can be found in the name of the Pokemon, "Torterra"?
Terra, terrae, f - land, earth, ground
200
Which emperor tried several times to have an "accident" befall his mother, but ultimately had to send an assassin because she kept surviving?
Nero
200
What was one of the reasons the ten labors of Hercules became twelve?
1) He received help when fighting the Hydra
2) he got paid for his work at the Augean Stables
200
laeta
Happy - Pharrell Williams
200
Knowing Latin in law is a great benefit. For example, it always to know "pro se" in case you go to court. Give the English meaning.
for oneself
200
What is the Latin word and English meaning that the Pokemon "Ursaling" derives its name?
Ursa, ursae, f - bear
300
Which tribune of the plebs was caught attending a female only ritual dressed as a woman?
Publius Clodius Pulcher
300
After delighting which Roman god with honey was a queen bee granted a wish that allowed her to kill any mortal with just a sting?
Jupiter
300
septindecim
17 - Taylor Swift
300
Of the following, who studies Latin?
A) Taylor Swift
B) Mark Zuckerberg
C) Kamala Harris
D) Donald Trump
B) Mark Zuckerberg
studied Latin and Ancient Greek in High School
300
What item from Greek mythology does the pokemon "Aegislash" derive its name? Give the Greek word and the English meaning.
Aegis - shield
400
What was the name of Augustus' daughter who was exiled because of her scandalous lifestyle by having affairs with many different men, including Tiberius Gracchus?
Julia
400
Which Greek hero promised to marry a princess and instead abandoned her and later on married her sister?
Theseus
400
solae feminiae (pone in eā)
Single Ladies (Put a ring on it) - Beyonce
400
If you were to go into the medical field, Latin would be very useful! Especially because a very important part of the body is the brain. What is the Latin word for "brain"? (hint: it is the largest part of the brain)
cerebrum
400
What are the TWO Latin words and English meanings that the Pokemon "Luxio" derives its name? (Hint: one is an animal)
lux, lucis, f - light
leo, leonis, m - lion
500
What Roman leader was often the topic of homosexual rumors and supposedly involved with Nicomedes IV of Bithynia?
Seutonius remarks: "he dawdled so long at the court of Nicomedes that he was suspected of improper relations with the king; and he lent colour to this scandal by going back to Bithynia a few days after his return"
Gaius Julius Caesar
500
Which two lovers were the original Romeo and Juliet as they were a part of feuding families and still fell in love with each other through a crack in the wall but unfortunately had an tragic end?
Pyramus and Thisbe
500
victores sumus
We are the champions - Queen
500
When applying for jobs, one might need to create a "CV". Give the Latin and the English translation.
curriculum vitae - course of life
500
What is Mr. Finley's favorite pokemon?
Gengar