Gods/Mythology
Which Roman god rules the Underworld?
a. Neptune b. Mars c. Pluto d. Apollo
c. Pluto
Why would a Roman go to the Colosseum?
a. to pray to the gods b. to buy food c. to take a bath d. to watch gladiatorial games
d. to watch gladiatorial games
The word auditorium comes from the Latin word:
a. audere b. audire c. auxilium d. augere
b. audire
The abbreviation N.B. stands for the Latin phrase "Nota Bene," which means
a. Make haste b. Note well c. And the rest d. Farewell
b. Note well
Washington D.C.'s motto is Justitia omnibus. What does this mean?
a. only justice b. everyone is just fine c. justice for all d. justice for one
c. justice for all
Which deity's symbol is the lightning bolt?
a. Venus b. Cupid c. Jupiter d. Minerva
c. Jupiter
The Roman numeral for 100 is:
a. X b. L c. C d. D
c. C
The primary purpose of a dormitory is
a. reading b. swimming c. sleeping d. eating
c. sleeping
The abbreviation i.e. stands for the Latin words "id est" and is best translated
a. that is b. for example c. therefore d. and the rest
a. that is
The motto of the United States Marine Corps is semper fidelis. What does this mean?
a. forever strong b. eternally here c. always faithful d. constantly secure
c. always faithful
Who was Jupiter's wife?
a. Minerva b. Venus c. Juno d. Vesta
c. Juno
SPQR in Latin means Senatus Populusque Romanus. What does this mean?
a. The Senate and People of Rome b. The Roman Senators for the People c. The Senators of the Roman Populace d. The People and Leaders of Rome
a. The Senate and People of Rome
The word Tyrannosaurus Rex comes from the words
a. leader of the reptiles b. large-scaled monster c. king of the tyrant lizards d. the greater of birds
c. king of the tyrant lizards
In the abbreviation a.m., the letter a stands for the Latin word
a. aut b. ad c. ab d. ante
d. ante
The FBI's Hostage Rescue Team's motto is "Servare Vitas." What does this mean?
a. Preserve Vitality b. Escort the Injured c. Serve the Captured d. To Save Lives
d. To Save Lives
What is the name of the animal that cared for Romulus and Remus?
a. satyr b. shewolf c. nymph d. dryad
b. shewolf
How many hills are in Rome?
a. 0 b. 3 c. 7 d. 8
c. 7
The long snout and watchful eyes of the creature made it appear LUPINE.
a. cat-like b. goose-like c. wolf-like d. cow-like
c. wolf-like
The common abbreviation etc. stands for et cetera. What does this mean?
a. and certain things b. and the others c. or the rest d. including others
b. and the others
The motto of the UK Royal Military Police is exemplo ducemus. What does this mean?
a. exemplary actions b. example by God c. by example we lead d. excellence through legend
c. by example we lead
What god has two faces; one to see the past and one to see the future?
a. Chronus b. Sisyphus c. Proteus d. Janus
d. Janus
Who was Constantine?
a. 1st Roman Emperor b. Roman general of the 1st Punic War c. Slave that started an uprising d. Ruler who legalized Christianity
d. Ruler who legalized Christianity
Procrastination comes from the Latin words pro and cras. What do they mean?
a. good at; delay b. forward; place c. higher; time d. for; tomorrow
d. for; tomorrow
Q.E.D. is written at the end of a mathematical proof. It stands for quod erat demonstrandum. What does this mean?
a. which had to be demonstrated b. which will be demonstrated c. demonstrated through quadratics d. this can be demonstrated
a. which had to be demonstrated
E pluribus unum is a phrase on the Seal of the United States. What does it mean?
a. one from many b. plural ones c. many under one d. more than the one
a. one from many