Nab That Vocab
Audeo, Audere
To dare
lībertus nōmen novum habuit
the freedman had a new name
Pueros
Masculine accusative plural
What material did the Egyptians write on
Papyrus
Where? Where to?
domina iuvenēs bonōs laudāvit.
The mistress praised the good youths.
gladiatorem
masculine accusative singular
Glass had several advantages compared to other available materials.
What are two
two of: strong / lightweight / doesn’t retain odors and residue so reusable /
transparent so contents of vessels are visible / cheaper than quartz for windows
gladly
libenter
cūr Rōmānī ad tabernam meam nōn veniunt?”
Why do the Romans not come to my shop?
ancillam
feminine accusative singular
The lives of peasants in Egypt were very strictly controlled by their rulers.
Give two examples.
not allowed to leave village without pemission / were told which crops they had to plant / only received their share of harvest after the ruler received his / responsible for upkeep and repair of canals and dykes / had to pay taxes to maintain police and government officials / activities supervised by officials
soleo, solere
to be accustomed
Eutychus Rōmam pervēnit, ubi tabernam prope amphitheātrum ēmit
Eutychus reached Rome where he bought a shop near the amphitheater.
caput
Why was violence so common in Alexandria? Give two reasons.
racial tensions / social inequality / corrupt officials / gangsters involved in business
(extortion rackets)
depart, leave
discedo, discedere, discessi
servī, postquam Eutychus eōs līberāvit, laetissimī ē tabernā contendērunt.
the slaves, after Eutychus freed them, very happily hurried from the shop.
nomina
neuter nominative OR accusative plural
What three products was Egypt famous for?
Glass, Gold, Papyrus