Latin 1 H Final Review

Reading Comprehension

100

Olim Sabina per vias ambulabat

Once, Catia was walking through the streets

200

Catia equo cibum tradere volebat.

Catia wanted to give food to the horse.

300

Romani templum deo Neptuno aedificaverunt.

The Romans built a temple to the god Neptune.

400

Gisco Catiae celeriter appropinquavit

Gisco quickly approached Catia.

500

Caecilius pecuniam servo dedit.

Caecilius handed over the money to the slave.

Vocabulary

100

maritus

husband

200

mox

soon

300

vendere

to sell

400

gravis, grave

serious, heavy

500

senex

old man

Nouns and Adjectives

100

Celer psittaco appropinquavit - what case?

dative (with special verb)

200

multi servi erant in via. - case?

nominative

300

Equus prope templum stabat. - case?

Accusative (preposition)

400

Catia ex templo ambulavit. - case?

ablative (prep -- "from")

500

ego miserrimus sum! - what kind of word is "miserrimus"?

superlative

Verb tense

100

vendebat - tense

imperfect

200

clamavit - tense

perfect tense

300

ego sum celer! - tense

present 

400

discessit - tense

perfect

500

volo - tense

present

Culture

100

Provide 3 facts about the Roman occupation of Britain.

• The Romans invaded Britain in AD 43.
• Before the invasion, Britain was divided into tribes ruled by kings, queens, and chieftains.
• The Romans defeated British forces at Camulodunum.
• Roman legions built straight, paved roads across Britain.
• The road network connected ports, army camps, and towns.
• The Romans founded and expanded towns, including Londinium.
• Britain became a Roman province governed by a Roman official.
• The Romans divided Britain into administrative regions called civitates.
• People in Britain had to pay taxes and follow Roman laws.
• Many tribes, especially in southeastern Britain, gradually adopted Roman customs and lifestyles.
• There was a rebellion of tribes led by a queen named Boudica

200

Why did people decide to join the Roman army, and what specific benefits or rewards did they expect to earn from their service?

• Army service was a respected and prestigious job.

• Soldiers earned good pay, food, and housing.

• Emperors often gave soldiers extra money.

• Legionaries could receive land and a pension after service.

• Auxiliaries could earn Roman citizenship and its benefits.

300

Compare and contrast a Roman legionary soldier with a British warrior. In your answer, discuss their equipment, training, background, and motivation.

• Romans wore armor and used standardized weapons; Britons had lighter equipment and little armor.
• Romans were highly trained professionals; Britons fought as tribal warriors.
• Romans fought in disciplined formations; Britons fought more individually.
• Romans served the Empire and their legion; Britons fought for their tribe and homeland.

400

Describe the ancient town of Aquae Sulis, including its history before the Romans arrived, what the Romans built there, and why the site was so important.

• Before the Romans arrived, local Britons considered the hot spring a sacred place with healing powers.

• The Romans built a temple to Sulis Minerva and a large public bath complex around the spring.

• Aquae Sulis became an important religious, health, and leisure center.

• The site helped the Romans encourage Britons to adopt Roman culture.

• The hot spring was important because its warm, mineral-rich waters were believed to have healing properties.

500

Explain the purpose of the curse tablets found at Aquae Sulis and how they were made. Describe the material used, how the message was written, and what the person did with the finished tablet.

• Curse tablets were used to ask the gods to punish someone or seek justice.

• They were made from thin sheets of lead or pewter.

• The message was scratched onto the tablet with a metal stylus.

• After writing the curse, the tablet was rolled up.

• The finished tablet was thrown into the sacred spring at Aquae Sulis.