Certamen Flashcards
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Which river of the underworld, the river of hate, is most commonly said to surround the underworld as a whole?
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Styx
1
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Which river of the underworld do spirits drink from to forget their memories?
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Lethe
2
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Which river, if not Styx, surrounds Tartarus and all the bad, bad people that live there, and is known as the river of woe?
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Acheron
3
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What enemy did Odysseus overcome with wine and a sharp stick?
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Polyphemus
4
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What enemy did Odysseus overcome with the herb Moly?
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Circe
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What enemy did Odysseus overcome with the help of a bow, a swine herd, a cow herd, Athena, and his son?
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The Suitors of Penelope
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How many of the emperors of 69 AD were stationed in Rome at the time of Nero’s death?
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None
7
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From which province did Vespasian come to Rome?
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Judea
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In a chariot race, each chariot could be pulled by as few as two or as many as seven horses. What was the most common number of horses which one would expect to see on a team in a chariot race?
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Four
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Suppose you were racing in a chariot in the Circus Maximus, being pulled by four horses. Which of the four horses in front of you was considered to be most strategically important?
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The horse on the extreme left.
10
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What was the Latin honorary name given to a horse who figured in 100 victories during its career.
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Centenarius
11
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What daughter of Zeus was kidnapped from Sicily by her uncle Hades to be his wife?
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Persephone
12
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Who was the mother of Persephone, who took the news of her abduction rather poorly?
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Demeter
13
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What foreign adventurer, who had once been king of Macedon, was hired by the city of Tarentum to fight Rome?
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Pyrrhus
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What other king of Epirus, a brother in law of Alexander the Great, was also hired by Tarentum in 334 BC?
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Alexander of Epirus
15
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Where was Pyrrhus finally defeated by Curius Dentatus in 275 BC?
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Beneventum
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What general competed with the literary patron Maecenas for the favor of emperor Augustus?
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Agrippa
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What relative of Augustus did Agrippa marry?
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Julia (his daughter)
18
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What object did Augustus give Agrippa when he thought he was dying?
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His signet ring.
19
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What prophetess, also called Deiphobe, helps Aeneas gain access to the underworld in the sixth book of Virgil’s Aeneid?
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The Sibyl of Cumae.
20
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While in the underworld, Aeneas unsuccessfully attempts to talk to his former lover Dido. Without speaking to Aeneas, to whom does Dido leave him for?
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Sychaeus (her husband)
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Who in the underworld tells Aeneas about Marcellus, who will die at a young age?
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Anchises (his father)
22
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At what battle in 378 AD did the Gothic leader Fritigern annihilate a Roman army?
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Adrianople
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Whom did Milanion beat in a foot race by tossing golden apples?
A
Atalanta
24
What would have happened to Milanion if he had lost the foot race?
He would have been killed
25
Who son of Atalanta fought in the first expedition against Thebes?
Parthenopaeus
26
What is the term for the locket worn by Roman children?
Bulla
27
Roman children often played with crepundia. What were crepundia?
Rattles
28
What is the modern equivalent of the Roman game latrunculi?
Chess
29
Name the general who destroyed Carthage in 146 BC?
Scipio Aemilianus
30
What city fell to Aemilianus in 133 BC?
Numantia
31
Scipio Amilianus was adopted into this famous family. His real father, Lucius Aemilius Paullus, was also a distinguished general, known for his victory over Macedonia in 168 BC. Which king did he defeat in battle?
Perseus
32
Who was the mother of Apollo and Artemis?
Leto
33
Who boasted of having more children than Leto?
Niobe
34
What happened to Niobe after Apollo and Artemis killed her children?
She turned into a weeping rock
35
Give the name of the shops often located on the ground floor of Roman insulae.
Tabernae
36
Give the Latin term for the shop where a Roman would buy bread?
Pistrina
37
Where would a Roman go to purchase a hot meal?
Thermopolium
38
Name the granddaughter of Augustus who was the mother of the emperor Caligula
Agrippina
39
Which Olympian invented the lyre?
Hermes
40
Which elected official was in charge of the army's food supply, equipment, and pay?
Quaestor
41
What were the lowest ranking commissioned offices in the army called?
Tribunes
42
How many tribunes were assigned to each legion?
Six
43
Who killed the Crommyonian Sow?
Theseus
44
Name the bandit whom Theseus killed by tying his limbs to a pine tree?
Sinis
45
Theseus killed the Crommyonian Sow and Sinis while traveling to Athens to meet his father. Who was his father?
Aegeus
46
Which king of Rome organized the state into classes based on wealth, built a stone wall around the city, and was assassinated by his successor?
Servius Tullius
47
Which king is credited with building the Cloaca Maxima in Rome?
Tarquinius Superbus
48
The rape of Lucretia by the son of Superbus led to the fall of the Tarquins. Name the husband of Lucretia who became one of the first two consuls of the Republic.
Collantinus
49
Which artist fell in love with his own statue?
Pygmalion
50
Who fell in love with a maiden who was about to be devoured by a sea monster?
Perseus
51
Who fell in love with himself?
Narcissus
52
What did a gladiator receive when he retired?
A wooden sword (rudis)
53
What was a gladiator who was making his first public appearance called?
Tiro
54
What was a lanista?
Gladiator Trainer
55
Who ended a period of civil war in Rome when he became emperor in 193 AD?
Septimius Severus
56
Under what circumstances did Didius Julianus become emperor?
He was the highest bidder at an auction.
57
Name the son of Septimius Severus who murdered his brother to become the sole ruler of Rome?
Caracalla
58
To whom did a Roman bride dedicate her childhood clothes and toys?
Lares
59
A brides hair was divided into six locks by a spear. Who else wore their hair in this way?
Vestal virgins
60
What was thrown as a good luck charm to the guests at a Roman wedding?
Torch
61
Name the wife whom Heracles killed in a fit of insanity
Megara
62
Name Heracles' second wife who committed suicide upon learning that she was responsible for her husband's death.
Deianeira
63
Whom did Heracles marry after he became immortal?
Hebe
64
Which emperor commemorated his campaigns against the Marconanni and the Quadi by erecting a column in Rome?
Marcus Aurelius
65
Who ruled jointly with Marcus Aurelius during the early part of his reign?
Lucius Verus
66
Marcus Aurelius was the last of the "Five Good Emperors." Which of these emperors rules for the longest period of time?
Antoninus Pius
67
What type of toga would a Roman wear when he was in mourning?
Toga Pulla
68
Give the name of the colored tunic ensemble Romans wore to dinner parties?
Synthesis
69
Who was permitted to wear a paludamentum?
A general
70
Which influential Roman was murdered December 7, 43 BC?
Cicero
71
Who built Rome's first aqueduct?
Appius Claudius Caecus
72
Who's offer of peace did Appius Claudius convince the Senate to reject even though they had suffered defeats at both Heraclea and Asculum?
Pyrrhus
73
Which southern Italian city had sought Pyrrhus' help against the Romans?
Tarentum
74
Which hero visited the underworld in an attempt to abduct Persephone?
Theseus
75
From whom did Odysseus seek advice in the Underworld?
Teiresias
76
Who visited the Underworld to plead for his wife?
Orpheus
77
Name the son of Pelops who killed his brother's children and served them to their father as an act of vengeance.
Atreus
78
Whom did Constantine defeat at the Battle of Milvian Bridge?
Maxentius
79
Name the father of Maxentius who had ruled as co-Augustus with Diocletian.
Maximian
80
Name the daughter of Maximian whom Constantine married.
Fausta
81
What gladiator fought with a net and a trident?
Retiarius
82
What were mock naval battles called?
Naumachiae
83
What were venationes?
Staged hunts
84
The Second Punic War might be described as the "World War" of ancient times. In what year were the peace terms ratified by both sides?
201 BC
85
One of the provisions stated that the Carthiginian fleet be reduced. How many ships could they have?
10
86
Carthage was also restricted in its ability to wage war. What would it have to do in order to fight?
Get Rome's consent
87
Who was the first non-Italian emperor?
Trajan
88
Where was Trajan buried?
At the base of his column
89
What river in the underworld was the river of oaths by which the gods had to swear?
Styx
90
Which river in the underworld was the river of fire?
Phlegethon
91
Which river in the underworld was the river of forgetfulness?
Lethe
92
Which mythological creature never grew old, but eventually died when she was killed by Argus?
Echidna
93
What man ferried people across the Styx?
Charon
94
What fee did Charon collect to ferry people across the Styx?
One obol
95
Where was the coin placed to pay Charon when someone died?
In their mouth
96
Who lit Hercules' funeral pyre and received his bows and arrows for the deed?
Philoctetes
97
On which island was Philoctetes marooned by the Greek fleet on their way to Troy?
Lemnos
98
How many ships did Philoctetes command when he left his capital, Meliboen?
Seven
99
In what year did the battle of Cynoscephalae occur?
197 BC
100
Who was the Greek leader determined to stake his fortunes in the Battle of Cynoscephalae?
Philip V
101
How many decemviri actually wrote the twelve tables?
19
102
A "Pyrrhic victory" has come to mean something won at a high cost. In what year did Pyrrhus defeat the Romans at the Battle of Heraclea?
280 BC
103
In which battle of 279 BC did Pyrrhus meet the Romans?
Asculum
104
One of Pyrrhus' advantages over the Romans was his advanced troops. What particular unit did he have in common with Hannibal?
War elephants
105
Which of the Greek fighters at Troy carried the body of Achilles from the field?
Ajax the Greater
106
What symbol did Zues send Hercules to signal the Ajax the Greater would be born?
An eagle
107
With what weapon did Ajax the Greater commit suicide?
The sword the Hector had given him.
108
What was the Arrarium, located in the Roman Forum?
The Public Treasury
109
In which temple was the Aerarium located?
The Temple of Saturn
110
Which official served as the public treasurer?
Quaestor
111
Who tried to avoid fighting in the Trojan War by feigning insanity?
Odysseus
112
Who was the son of Odysseus?
Telemachus
113
Which goddess aided both Odysseus and Telemachus?
Athena
114
At what battle was a Roman army destroyed in 9 AD?
Teutoberg Forest
115
Name the Roman commander who lost three legions in the Battle of Teutoberg Forest.
Varus
116
What was a fibula?
Pin
117
What was the only piece of jewelry Roman men wore?
Ring
118
What was the favorite precious stone of Roman women?
Pearl
119
What was the name of Odysseus' faithful dog?
Argus
120
What was the outstanding feature of the monster Argus?
He had 100 eyes.
121
Name the first member of the Severan dynasty.
Septimius Severus
122
In what year did Septimius Severus become emperor?
193 AD
123
Which two men, other than Septimius Severus, served as empower in 193 AD?
Pertinax and Didius Julianus
124
Who was the mother of Helen?
Leda
125
Who was the mother of Hercules?
Alcmena
126
Who was the mother of Perseus?
Danae
127
Who won the battle of Caudine Forks?
Samnites
128
In what year was the battle of Caudine Forks fought?
321 BC
129
How did the Samnites punish the Romans for their defeat in the battle of Caudine Forks?
They sent them under the yoke
130
What kind of cape did a regular soldier wear?
Sagum
131
What other purpose did a sagum serve?
Knapsack
132
What was a galea?
Helmet
133
To which kingdom did Jason have to go to find the Golden Fleece?
Colchis
134
Who killed his brother Geta to become sole emperor?
Caracalla
135
Caracalla was a nickname. Why is he called that?
He liked to dress in a long Gallic cloak
136
Who was the mother of Caracalla and Geta?
Julia Domna
137
Which which battle is the saying "Veni, vidi, vici" connected?
Zela
138
In what year did the battle of Zela occur?
47 BC
139
What kind of gladiators were bestiarii?
Hunters of wild animals
140
What were gladiator trainers called?
Lanistae
141
What was a rudis?
A wooden sword
142
Who was hidden dressed as a girl by his mother to avoid going to the Trojan War?
Achilles
143
On what island did Odysseus find Achilles?
Scyros
144
Name the first battle Rome fought with Pyrrhus.
Heraclea
145
Which Roman refused to be bribed by Pyrrhus?
Fabricius
146
What Roman commander defeated the Carthaginians off Cape Ecnomus in 256 BC?
Regulus
147
From what part of Africa did Caesar's famous archers come?
Numidia
148
What were funditores?
Slingers
149
Where did the Romans usually get their slingers?
Baleric islands
150
Which emperor closed all the pagan temples in 391 AD?
Theodosius 1
151
Who instigated the last great persecution of the Christians in 303 AD?
Diocletian
152
Name the first husband of Jocasta
Laius
153
Which emperor effectively ended the practice of cooptations by allowing his own son to succeed him?
Marcus Aurelius
154
Which son of Marcus Aurelius succeeded him?
Commodus
155
Commodus prided himself on his fighting skills and even claimed divine honors as one of the mythological heroes. Identify this hero.
Hercules
156
Name the ill-fated friend of Achilles who was killed while wearing Achilles' armor.
Patroclus
157
Who killed Patroclus?
Hector
158
Achilles had refused to fight because of a quarrel with the Greek commander. Name this commander.
Agamemnon
159
Name the princess who's hand in marriage was the prize in a chariot race.
Hippodamia
160
Who won Hippodamia for his wife?
Pelops
161
Who was the father of Pelops?
Tantalus
162
In what year did the rebellion of Spartacus begin?
73 BC
163
In what city did the rebellion of Spartacus begin?
Capua
164
Two generals combined their efforts to put down the rebellion of Spartacus but only one of them awarded a triumph. Which general was the lucky one?
Pompey
165
In what year was the First Triumvirate formed?
60 BC
166
Which member of the First Triumvirate died in 53 BC?
Crassus
167
Which member of the second triumvirate it was the first to die?
Antony
168
Who was the father of Deucalion?
Prometheus
169
Who freed Prometheus from his chains on Mt. Caucasus?
Heracles
170
What was the term used for a patrician's red shoe?
Mulleus
171
Give the Latin word for a shoemaker.
Sutor
172
Name the emperor who married a Vestal Virgin, brought a Black meteorite to run to be worshiped as a God, and tried to overhaul the state religion?
Elagabalus
173
Name the emperor who ruled from 361 to 363 AD, and tried to restore the face of the Roman people in the old gods.
Julian the Apostate
174
Which emperor made Christianity the official state religion of the Roman empire.
Theodosius 1
175
Which cars was referred to as the patron of crossroads and sorcerers?
Hecate
176
Name the "goddess of the Silver Bow" who was closely associated with Hecate.
Artemis
177
Which city in Asia minor was famous for its temple to Artemis?
Ephesus
178
We all know that Helen's face "launched a thousand ships." Who was her sister?
Clytemnestra
179
Clytemnestra killed her husband Agamemnon. Who avenged this murder?
Orestes
180
Give the term for a trainer of gladiators.
Lanista
181
in what year were the first gladiatorial exhibitions given in Rome?
264 BC
182
Name the Roman emperor who ruled from AD 270 to 275.
Aurelian
183
Name the queen of Palmyra whom Aurelian defeated in war.
Zenobia
184
Which province did Aurelian abandon?
Dacia
185
What hero outsmarted the Symplegades?
Jason
186
What deity helped Jason and his quest for the Golden fleece?
Hera
187
Name the uncle of Jason who had been warned to be aware of the man wearing one sandal.
Pelias
188
What battle during the Second Punic War cost Rome 50,000 men?
Cannae
189
What city was the casus belli for the Second Punic War?
Saguntum
190
Which prominent general during the second Punic war was called "The shield of Rome" on the one hand and "Cunctator" on the other?
Fabius Maximus
191
Name the man who raped Lucretia and thus was responsible for the downfall of the monarchy.
Sextus Tarquinius
192
The cognomen Brutus supposedly alludes to a ruse adopted by Lucius Junius to avoid being murdered by the Tarquins. What did he do?
Pretended to be an idiot. (Brutus = Stupid)
193
Which hero needed the help of the Graeae to accomplish his mission?
Perseus
194
Name the Roman consul who defeated Philip V in 197 BC.
Flamininus
195
In which battle was Philip V defeated?
Cynoscephalae
196
According to derivation, when would a verbal holiday be celebrated?
Spring
197
What type of tree branch was placed on the door of a Roman house to indicate the family was mourning?
Cypress
198
What festival honoring the dead was observed on February 21?
Feralia
199
Which Roman general was the first to invade Germany?
Julius Caesar
200
At what battle with the Germans in AD 9 was a disaster for the Romans?
Teutoberg Forest
201
What was the second labor of Heracles?
Learnaean Hydra
202
Who helped Heracles destroy the Hydra?
Iolaus
203
How was Iolaus related to Heracles?
Nephew
204
What did he brings about peace at the end of the odyssey?
Athena
205
Name the son of Odysseus.
Telemachus
206
All of Odysseus then were killed in the storm after eating some of the cattle belonging to Helios. On what island where these cattle located?
Thrinacia
207
Who's wedding chamber did Artemis feel with snakes because he forgot to sacrifice to her?
Admetus
208
What hunter did Artemis turn into a deer?
Actaeon
209
Who was the first Emperor from one of the Roman provinces?
Trajan
210
Who was the first Emperor elected by the Senate?
Nerva
211
What province is the toe of Italy?
Bruttium
212
What province is the heel of Italy?
Calabria
213
The island of Sicily and the toe of Italy for once under Greek control. What was his area called when it was controlled by the Greeks?
Magna Graecia
214
Who dedicated the Temple of Venus Genetrix as part of his celebration of four triumphs in 46 BC?
Julius Caesar
215
In what forum was the Temple of Venus Genetrix built?
Forum of Julius Caesar
216
What emperor rebuilt the Temple of Venus Genetrix and rededicated it in AD 113?
Trajan
217
What did the cyclopses forge for Zeus?
Thunder and Lightning
218
What did the cyclopses forge for Poseidon?
Trident
219
What sea God did Heracles force to reveal the location of the garden of the Hesperides?
Nereus
220
To what land were Aeneas' ships driven after Aeolus unleashed the winds against them?
Carthage
221
What queen kindly received the Trojans as her guests in Carthage?
Dido
222
What God ordered Aeneas to leave Carthage at the request of Jupiter?
Mercury
223
What body of water did Leander swim every night to be with his beloved?
Hellespont
224
What Greek river pursued Arethusa until Artemis changed her into a spring?
Alpheus
225
Which of the Julio-Claudians was assassinated?
Caligula
226
Which of the Julio-Claudians killed himself?
Nero
227
In what year did Titus sack Jerusalem?
70 AD
228
Who was the emperor at the time of Jerusalem's destruction?
Vespasian
229
In what year did Vespasian become emperor?
69 AD
230
In what year did Vespasian die?
79 AD
231
What god invented the syrinx or reed pipes?
Pan
232
What do you do he invented the flute, but threw it away because it disfigured her face when she blew it?
Athena
233
What was the navis longa?
Battleship
234
What was a navis oneraria?
Transport ship
235
What is the general Latin term for artillery employed for storming in town?
Tormenta
236
Where did Rome earn its first naval victory?
Mylae
237
In what year did the battle of Mylae occur?
260 BC
238
What naval battle ended the First Punic War?
Aegates islands
239
Who offended the gods by trying to fly Pegasus to Mt. Olympus?
Bellerophon
240
Who offended Hades by attempting to kidnap Persephone?
Theseus
241
What son of Theseus offended Aphrodite by refusing to sacrifice to her?
Hippolytus
242
Where did Julius Caesar defeat Pharnaces of Pontus in 47 BC?
Zela
243
Where did Caesar defeat the sons of Pompey in 45 BC?
Munda
244
The Eleusinian mysteries were religious rights of what deity?
Demeter
245
In the Roman army camp, what was the praetorium?
The general's tent
246
What were the tabernacula?
Soldier's tents.
247
What was impedimenta?
Heavy baggage; lines of supply
248
What man's name means swollen foot?
Oedipus
249
Who were Oedipus' father and mother?
Laius and Jocasta
250
In what Greek city was Oedipus raised?
Corinth
251
Who became emperor upon the death of Marcus Aurelius in 180 AD?
Commodus
252
Who became emperor upon the death of Commodus in 193 AD?
Pertinax
253
Who became emperor upon the death of Pertinax by purchasing power from the Praetorian Guard?
Didius Julianus
254
What mythological king was killed on a sea voyage to Delos, although his wife, Alcyone, had begged him not to go?
Ceyx
255
Who was Alcoyne's father?
Aeolus
256
To what hero did Aeolus give a sack containing all the winds except Zephyrus?
Odysseus
257
What imperial dynasty ruled from 193 to 235 AD?
Severan
258
Who was the last number of the Severan dynasty
Servius Alexander
259
Who succeeded and murdered Alexander Severus in 235 AD?
Maximus Thrax
260
What name is given to the personal pack carried by a Roman soldier?
Sarcina
261
What was a soldier called when carrying his sarcina?
Impeditus
262
What was the soldier called when not carrying his sarcina?
Expeditus
263
Who was the only one of the seven against thebes to survive the attack on the city?
Adrastus
264
Which of the Seven Against Thebes was the son of Atalanta?
Parthenopaeus
265
Which of the Seven Against Thebes was the father of Diomedes?
Tudeus
266
In what year did Marius serve as consul for the first time?
107 BC
267
Where did Marius defeat the Teutones in 102 BC?
Aquae Sextiae
268
Where did both the Cimbri and Teutones inflict a terrible defeat on the Romans in 105 BC?
Arausio
269
What modern country did the Romans know as Helvetia?
Switzerland
270
What modern city did the Romans know as Lutetia?
Paris
271
What modern river did the Romans no ads Matrona?
Marne
272
Which Roman king is credited with the destruction of Alba Longa?
Tullus Hostillius
273
Which Roman king is credited with the establishment of the cult of Diana on the Aventine Hill?
Servius Tullius
274
Which Roman King is credited with the construction of the Cloaca Maxima?
Tarquinius Superbus
275
Which Roman praenomen was abbreviated T.?
Titus
276
Which Roman praenomen was abbreviated C.?
Gaius
277
Which Roman praenomen was abbreviated Sp.?
Spurius
278
What is the meaning of Caligula's nickname?
Little boot
279
Julius Caesar only suffered two major defeats in is brilliant military career. Name them.
Dyrrachium
| Gergovia
280
Who defeated Caesar at Dyrrachium?
Pompey
281
Who defeated Caesar at Gergovia?
Vercingetorix
282
Which king of room was responsible for establishing a 10 month year and a 100 member senate?
Romulus
283
Which king modified Romulus' 10 month year to 12 months with 365 days?
Numa Pompilius
284
Which King established the cult of Diana in Rome?
Servius Tullius
285
Every morning a Roman patron would greet his client in the atrium. What was this called?
Salutatio
286
What was the small gift basket of food that a patron would give to his client?
Sportula
287
What was the name of the relationship between a host and his guest?
Hospitium
288
In what year did the future emperor Titus smash a rebellion in Judaea?
70 AD
289
For three years after this subjugation of Jerusalem, what stronghold withstood a Roman siege?
Masada
290
During which emperors reign did Simeon Bar Cochba start a rebellion in Judaea?
Hadrian
291
What was the name of the two headed dog they guarded Geryon's cattle?
Orthus
292
Which emperor's death heralded the end of the period known as the Pax Romana?
Marcus Aurelius
293
What were the years of Marcus Aurelius' reign?
161-180 AD
294
Which city's seer had told Bellerophon to ask Athena for help in catching Pegasus?
Corinth's
295
In which year was the battle of Lake Trasimene fought?
217 BC
296
In which year was the battle of Cannae fought?
216 BC
297
In which year was the battle of Metaurus River fought?
207 BC
298
In which year was the battle of Zama fought?
202 BC
299
What to ingredients were mixed in mulsum?
Wine and honey
300
What deity gave Odysseus the magic herb to combat Circe's magic?
Hermes
301
What is the name of the herb Odysseus used to combat Circe's magic?
Moly
302
How did Circe react when her magic failed on Odysseus?
She fell in love with him
303
What Roman built the first permanent theatre in Rome?
Pompey
304
What was the most typical set on a Roman stage?
Street front with houses in the background
305
Name the husband of Zenobia.
Odenathus
306
Which son of Zenobia did she proclaim Augustus, causing Aurelian to raise an army against her?
Vaballathus
307
In a Roman bath house, what was the name for the changing room?
Apodyterium
308
What was the palaestra?
Outdoor exercise ground
309
What instrument would be used to scrape off dust and sweat from the body?
Strigil
310
During which of Heracles's labors was he aided by Athena and Hephaestus?
Stymphalian Birds
311
During which of his labors did Heracles set up two stone pillars as a monument to himself?
Cattle of Geryon
312
During which of his labors did Heracles meet Artemis?
Cerynean Hind
313
Who called Rome a "city for sale?"
Jugurtha
314
Name both of Jugurtha's adopted brothers whom he murdered to gain control of Numidia?
Adherbal and Hiempsal
315
Athena is known as the "friend of heroes." What hero did she destroy, however, because he refused to help her in battle?
Ajax the Greater
316
What hero did Athena destroy because he raped Cassandra in her temple?
Ajax the Lesser
317
From what danger did Athena along with the nereids save the Argo?
Symplegades
318
During the course of the 2nd Punic war, a divinity was brought to Rome to aid in the defeat of Carthage. Which divinity was it?
Magna Mater
319
After the defeat of Carthage, the city was cursed in the land sown with salt. What tribune later made in ill-omened attempt to plant a colony there.
Gaius Gracchus
320
The palladium was believed to have been brought to Rome and placed in the Temple of Vesta. What was the name given to the building in which the Vestal Vigins lived?
Atrium Vestae
321
How many Vestal Virgins served at one time?
Six
322
At what age was a girl chosen to become a Vestal?
Six
323
Who receives the oracle "Seek your ancient mother."
Aeneas
324
Which Roman emperor first tried to poison, then drown, his mother Agrippina the Younger before he sent the Praetorian Guard to finish her off?
Nero
325
What powerful grandmother instigated a revolt against her grandson after having him adopt his cousin, the future Severus Alexander?
Julia Maesa
326
Watch Roman king is offered a set of nine books by the Cummaean Sibyl giving prophecies about the future of Rome?
Tarquinius Superbus
327
About whom was it said that he would either have a long life and no fame or great game and a short life?
Achilles
328
Who was killed along with his horses because he had been foretold that Troy would never fall if his horses a Trojan grass or drink of Xanthos' stream?
King Rhesus of Thrace
329
Numantia was besieged for about 10 years before it finally was razed to the ground by what general, already famous for the destruction of Carthage?
Scipio Aemilianus
330
Which Roman king tried to avoid a violent death by making the son of a kitchen slave his son and heir?
Tarquinius Priscus
331
Which thing this general around the sacred chickens before the Battle of Drepanum?
Publius Appius Claudius Pulcher
332
What hero is told to build his city where a cow lies down?
Cadmus
333
What hero is instructed to build a city where he finds a white sow and 30 white piglets?
Aeneas
334
What son of Pompey the Great portrayed himself as Scylla on his coinage because his ships attacked Roman vessels in the Straights of Messana?
Sextus Pompey
335
What was the last battle that Julius Caesar fought against the Sons of Pompey in Spain?
Battle of Munda
336
Octavian was left with the job of finishing off Sextus Pompey, who escaped after Munda. At what battle was Sextus finally vanquished and killed?
Naulochus
337
What is the highest throw of the dice called in Latin?
The Venus
338
What is the fritillus?
The dice box (box used for throwing dice)
339
Who was initially put in charge of the war against Mithradates VI in 88 BC Only to have the command of the army transferred out of his hands and into the hands of his rival?
Sulla
340
Who was Sulla's rival Who received command in the First Mithradatic War?
Marius
341
When someone's body is lost at sea, it was the custom to erect an empty tomb where rites could be offered for the dead. What is this called in Latin?
Cenotaphium
