Latin Test Flashcards
naves ad metam ruebant.
The ships rushed to the turning point.
procul in mari erat saxum ingens.
The huge rock was far off in the sea.
a tergo Belimicus, gubernator Cantiacus, nautas suos vituperabat.
From behind Belimicus, the Cantiaci helmsmen was cursing his own sailors.
“necesse est nobis saxa vitare.”
It is necessary for us to avoid the rocks.
nautae Cantiaci Belimico credebant.
The Cantiaci sailors were trusting Belimicus.
mox navem Regnensem superaverunt et priores ad metam advenerunt.
Soon they overtook the Regenese’s ship and they arrived at the turning point first.
subito navis Cantiaca in saxa incurrit.
Suddenly the Cantiaci ship ran into the rocks.
Belimicus et Cantiaci nihil facere poterant; navis mox summersa erat.
Belimicus and the Cantiaci were able to do nothing; soon the ship was submerged.
multi spectatores Dumnorigem victorem laudaverunt.
Many spectators applauded the Dumnorix victory.
Regnenses laeti, Catiaci miseri erant.
The Regenenses were happy, the Cantiaci were miserable.
tum omnes ad mare oculos vertebant.
Then everyone turned their eyes to the see.
madidus ad saxum haerebat et auxilium postulabat.
He was soaked, clinging to the rock and demanding help
Aliquis
Other
Alias
Adjective
Aqua
Water
Aqua
Noun
Claudere
To shut of block
Conclude
Verb
Commodus
Common
Commodity
Adjective
Debere
Owe
Debt
Verb
Effigies
Statue
Effigy
Noun
Equus
Horse
Equestrian
Noun
Etiam
Even
Etiam
Adverb
Fractus
Broken
Fracture
Participle
Impedire
Delay
Impede
Verb
Lectus
Couch
Litter
Noun
Lente
Slowly
Lento
Adjective
Mare
Sea
Maritime
Noun
Miser
Miserable
Miserable
Adjective
Nauta
Sailor
Nautical
Noun
Plaustram
Wagon
Plaustrum
Noun
Praeessse
To be in charge of
Present
Verb
Princeps
Chief
Principal
Noun
Qui, Quae, Quod
Who which
Quorum, qui, quod, que
Adjective pronoun
Redire
Return
Redient
Verb
Sacerdos
Priest
Sacred
Noun
Saxum
Rock
Saxatile
Noun
Tenere
Hold
Tenant
Verb
Unda
Wave
Undulate
Noun
Vincere
Win
Victory
Verb
What was one example of how the Romans manifested the belief that their culture was superior to that of the Celts?
By thoughtlessly driving one of their roads through their sacred land.
What did the Romans leave behind after pacifying an area?
A colonia for veterans.
Under what conditions did the Romans treat the Celtic tribes tolerantly?
That they fit into the Roman system of law
What did the Romans encourage?
They encouraged the Britons to take over administration in their regions.
Who were the Iceni and Prasutagus?
Prasutagus was Boudica’s husband. The Iceni was a tribe in the East friendly to Rome.
What did Prasutagus state in his will?
When he died he made Nero co-heir to the Iceni tribe hoping that their tribe would be safe.
What happened to Prasutagus’ family? What did this cause?
Boudica was harassed and abused. Her daughters were also raped. This caused Boudica to lead a revolt, she was eventually defeated and she committed suicide. The Romans chopped off her head and put it on a pole.
Name one right Boudica had that no Roman woman ever had?
She got to lead troops.
Who was Caractacus and what happened to him?
A welsh leader turned over by Catramandua, pardoned by Claudius, lived the rest of his life on a military pension on Rome.
What was discovered in Chichester in 1723? How was Cogidubnus connected?
It was a dedication slab, he was behind the construction.
Who paid for this temple?
Collegium
What tribe did Cogidubnus’ family originally rule?
Atrebates
What happened to Cogidubnus and his tribe after the invasion in A.D. 43?
He signed a treaty with the Romans, made king, and the tribe became the Regnenses.
What two privileges did Cogidubnus enjoy as a possible reward from Claudius? What was expected of him and how would that help the Romans?
He got to use two of the Emperor’s names, citizenship… expected to rule and “deal with” the Celts …Romans can use energy elsewhere…
5 How did Cogidubnus declare his loyalty to Rome in the Chichester temple inscription? Why was this important?
He said that Cladius was of the divine house or related to the gods. This made the Celts think the same way.
