Derivatives
Mythology
Roman Festivals
Crazy Emperors
100

From what Latin noun do we derive the English word "dishonor"?

Honor

100

Which God is honorand in the Saturnalia festival?

Saturn

100

Which Roman festival is like our modern-day Christmas?

Saturnalia

100

Which crazy emperor is credited for burning Rome in 64 AD

Nerp

200

From what Latin verb with what meaning do we derive the English word "delectable"?

delectare - to delight/please

200

Which God is said to be the father of Romulus and Remus?

Mars

200

Which Roman festival involved men whipping women with goatskins in order to secure fertility?

Lupercalia

200

What deranged emperor had a name that meant "little boots"?

Caligula

300

From what Latin word and its meaning do we derive the English word "ensemble"?

similis - similar to 

300

Who is the Roman god of fire?

Vulcan

300

What was the name of the festival in which the winning horse of a chariot race would be sacrificed?

Equus October

300

Which Roman emperor retreated from public life to the island of Capri where he took place in deranged activities?

Tiberius

400

From what Latin verb with what meaning do we derive the English word "ducile"?

ducere - to lead

400

In which love story of Roman mythology do the lead pair, who are forbidden to wed because of their parents’ rivalry exchange words through a crack in the wall?

Pyramus and Thisbe
400

Who was the honorand for Equus October?

Mars

400

Which Roman emperor, thinking that he was a god, would fight animals in an arena like a gladiator?

Commodus

500

From what Latin word with what meaning do we derive the English word "fortification"?

facere - to do/make

500

Which goddess, known for her swiftness and her hunting prowess, lost a footrace to a suitor, resulting in her forced marriage?

Atalanta

500

What was the name of the statue dinner party (called the feast of Jupiter) that took place during the festival of Ludi Romani? 

Epulum Iovis

500

What was the name of the horse that Caligula appointed as consul during his reign?

Incitatus