Saturnalia
What activity that was usually illegal was permitted in the streets at this time of year?
gambling
"Num" at the beginning of a Latin sentence suggests that the answer will be ______
no
What English word describes a painting on a wall whose plaster has already dried?
mural
What special garment did Holconius wear when seeking public office?
toga candida (pure, white toga)
What room in a Roman bath would be a favorite of a penguin?
frigidarium
The Roman god, Saturn, was celebrated on Saturnalia...what is his Greek name?
Cronus
Translate the phrase "mihi placet."
It pleases me
The directions were scarcely legible. Give the Latin verb and its meaning from which "legible" is derived.
legit/read
What was the role of the "divisor" in the Pompeian elections?
Gave money bribes to followers
What was the job of a "pistor"?
baker
What was the pilleum?
These hats were traditionally worn by slaves who had been set free. During Saturnalia, slaves were free for the week and wore these hats.
"tu est stultior quam asinus" clamavit grammaticus iratus. What is the proper translation of "quam" in this sentence?
than
Give the three principal parts for the verb: seize, grab.
Rapit, rapiebat, rapuit
What is the Latin term for the supporters of a particular candidate for public office? Was it divisores, caudices, fautores, duoviri, or vicini?
fautores
Bumper stickers bearing the phrase Semper Fi can often be seen on today’s highways. This phrase is an abbreviated form of Semper Fidelis. What does this phrase mean in English?
Always faithful
How was life different for slaves during this time?
They were freed and did not have to work.
iuvenes respondent, "candidatus noster est athleta, nos ______ credimus." Fill-in the blank.
athletae, candidato (nostro)
Give the Latin phase, "the man is most generous"
vir est liberalissimus
At the end of which month were the annual elections in Pompeii held - was it March, May, July or October?
March
Complete the following analogy: ridet: lacrimat :: dat: _____________-
capit
What type of animal was sacrificed in the forum to Saturn?
pig
Complete the following analogy: senator: senatoribus :: tu: _______________
vobis
What does the Latin word, titulus, mean?
notice, slogan
What happened if the local officials were unable to preserve law and order?
The central government at Rome might take over and run the town.
Quot thermas Pompeiani habebant?
tres III