Novice Questions Flashcards
What is the Greek Equivalent for the Roman god Vulcan?
Hephaestus
Give the masculine form, feminine form, neuter form, and meaning for the Latin adjective stultus.
stultus, stulta, stultum—foolish
What is the meaning of the Latin noun fīlia?
daughter
What is the meaning of the Latin cardinal number ūndecim?
eleven
What is the meaning of the Latin noun discipula?
student
Who is the Greek god of the underworld?
Hades
What is the Roman Equivalent for the Greek goddess Persephone?
Proserpina
Which Roman Praenomen is abbreviated C.?
Gaius
What is the meaning of the Latin noun medicus?
doctor
Who is the fifth king of Rome?
Tarquinius Priscus
What is the Roman Equivalent for the Greek goddess Hestia?
Vesta
What is the meaning of the Latin cardinal number ūndēvīgintī?
nineteen
Give the dictionary entry for the Latin noun fīlius.
fīlius, fīliī, m.—son
What is the meaning of the Latin noun amīcus?
friend
Give the dictionary entry for the Latin noun memoria.
memoria, memoriae, f.—memory
Who is the Roman goddess of the hearth?
Vesta
Who was the last king of Rome?
Tarquinius Superbus
What is the Roman Equivalent for the Greek goddess Hera?
Juno
What was the Latin term for the second name of a Roman name like Julius?
Nomen
What is the Latin term for a peach?
malum Persicum
Which king of Rome was said to receive prophecies from a water nymph named Egeria?
Numa Pompilius
How would one say the number “eighteen” in Latin?
duodeviginti
Whom did Hades marry?
Persephone
What is the meaning of the Latin cardinal number septem?
seven
Give the dictionary entry for the Latin noun amīcus.
amīcus, amīcī, m.—friend
Who is the Roman god of the underworld?
Pluto
From what Latin noun with what meaning is acre derived?
ager, agrī, m.—field
Who is the Greek queen of the gods?
Hera
Who is the Roman god of war?
Mars
What was the Latin term for the first name of a Roman name like Gaius?
Praenomen
Change the Latin verb form sunt to the singular.
est
Who is the Greek king of the gods?
Zeus
What is the Roman Equivalent for the Greek god Hades?
Pluto
What is the meaning of the Latin noun medica?
doctor
The Romans honored Vesta as mother of the city. What particular honor did this give to her at festivals in Rome?
Vesta was invoked/called on first
Give the dictionary entry for the Latin noun caelum.
caelum, caelī, n.—sky, heavens
Give the dictionary entry for the Latin noun medicus.
medicus, medicī, m.—doctor
Give the dictionary entry for second declension noun meaning eye
oculus, oculī, m.—eye
What is the meaning of the Latin cardinal number sēdecim?
sixteen
Give the first two principal parts and meaning for the Latin verb sum.
sum, esse—be
In terms of meals, what is the meaning of secunda mēnsa?
dessert
Who was the Greek god of prophecy, music and healing?
Apollo
What is the meaning of the Latin noun verbum?
word; (in grammar) verb
Give the dictionary entry for the Latin noun rēx.
rēx, rēgis, m.—king
Give the masculine form, feminine form, neuter form, and meaning for the Latin adjective īrātus.
īrātus, īrāta, īrātum—angry
Give the dictionary entry for the Latin noun canis.
canis, canis, c.—dog
April 21st, 753 BC marks the birth date of what city?
Rome
Give the masculine form, feminine form, neuter form, and meaning for the Latin adjective lātus.
latus, lāta, lātum—wide, broad
Which king of Rome had a co-regent, a Sabine named Titus Tatius?
Romulus
Give another second declension noun meaning master or teacher.
magister
What is the meaning of the Latin noun arbor?
tree
What is the meaning of the Latin noun flūmen?
river
Some legends have it that Servius Tullius was actually an Etruscan. What was his supposed Etruscan name?
Mastarna
Give the dictionary entry for the Latin adjective parvus.
parvus, parva, parvum—small, little
Give the dictionary entry for the Latin noun fēmina.
fēmina, fēminae, f.—woman
Give the dictionary entry for the Latin adjective ignāvus.
ignāvus, ignāva, ignāvum—lazy, cowardly
Who is the Greek queen of the underworld?
Persephone
Give the dictionary entry for the Latin noun casa.
casa, casae, f.—house
What is the meaning of the Latin noun poēta?
poet
Give the dictionary entry for the Latin noun nōmen.
nōmen, nōminis, n.—name
What is the meaning of the Latin noun via?
road, way, street
To make this oracle his own, Apollo killed a great serpent. Name it.
Python
What Greek city was Apollo’s most famous oracle in?
Delphi
What is the meaning of the Latin noun deus?
god
Who is the Greek god of wine?
Dionysus
Give the dictionary entry for the Latin noun magister.
magister, magistrī, m.—teacher
Who is the Roman queen of the gods?
Juno
What is the meaning of the Latin correlative neque…neque?
neither…nor
According to Homer, who was the eldest son of Cronus and Rhea?
Zeus (not Jupiter)
What is the meaning of the Latin cardinal number decem?
ten
What is the meaning of the Latin word ita (vērō)?
yes
What is the Greek Equivalent for the Roman goddess Ceres?
Demeter
Give the masculine form, feminine form, neuter form, and meaning for the Latin adjective pulcher.
pulcher, pulchra, pulchrum—beautiful, handsome
What Greek goddess of wisdom was born from Zeus’ head?
Athena
What is the Greek Equivalent for the Roman goddess Juno?
Hera
What is the meaning of the Latin cardinal number vīgintī?
twenty
Under what king was the forum drained to become the center of commercial, social, and political life?
Tarquinius Priscus
The Fetiales, Flamines, Pontices, and Vestal Virgins were among the priestly colleges established by which king of Rome?
Numa Pompilius
Equipped with the caduceus and winged sandals, what messenger god led souls to the underworld?
Hermes / Mercury
Give the dictionary entry for the Latin adjective dēfessus.
dēfessus, dēfessa, dēfessum—tired
In which part of a Roman house would you find an impluvium for collecting rain water?
atrium
Who killed Acron and earned the first ever Spolia Opima?
Romulus
In the name Publius Cornelius Scipio Africanus, what is the agnomen?
Africanus
How would one say the number “twelve” in Latin?
duodecim
Give the dictionary entry for the Latin noun dea.
dea, deae, f.—goddess
Give the dictionary entry for the Latin noun medica.
medica, medicae, f.—doctor
Zeus had many children by mortals, but only a few became deities. What child of Zeus and Semele became the god of wine?
Dionysus
Give the dictionary entry for first declension noun meaning water
aqua, aquae, f.—water
Who is the seventh king of Rome?
Tarquinius Superbus
Give the masculine form, feminine form, neuter form, and meaning for the Latin adjective altus.
altus, alta, altum—high, tall, deep
What is the Roman Equivalent for the Greek god Hephaestus?
Vulcan
Give the dictionary entry for the Latin noun arbor.
arbor, arboris, f.—tree
Give the dictionary entry for the Latin noun vīnum.
vīnum, vīnī, n.—wine
What by-product was made by fermenting the intestines and other waste parts of fish?
garum / liquamen
Give the dictionary entry for the Latin noun discipula.
discipula, discipulae, f.—student
Romulus was said to have become a god. What was his name as a god?
Quirinus
What ruler of Olympus relied on his thunderbolts to help maintain order?
Zeus / Jupiter
How would you say “hello!” to one person in Latin?
salvē!
Who is the Greek goddess of agriculture?
Demeter
The consecration of the temple of Jupiter Elicius, the creation of a twelve month lunar calendar, and the insitution of twelve Salii all occurred during the reign of which Roman king?
Numa Pompilius
What is the meaning of the Latin noun magister?
teacher
Which Roman king was the son of Demaratus of Corinth, who fled to Etruria?
Tarquinius Priscus
What is the meaning of the Latin correlative aut…aut?
either…or
Give the dictionary entry for the Latin noun saxum.
saxum, saxī, n.—rock
What is the meaning of the Latin noun agricola?
farmer
Who is the third king of Rome?
Tullus Hostilius
In Roman mythology, who was the queen of the gods?
Juno
Give the dictionary entry for the Latin noun parēns.
parēns, parentis, c.—parent
Who is the Roman king of the gods?
Jupiter
Which Greek Olympian was called the “Earthshaker” because he was responsible for earthquakes?
Poseidon
Who attempted to populate the city of Rome by holding a festival in honor of the god Consus in order to attract the nearby Sabine women?
Romulus
What is the Roman Equivalent for the Greek god Dionysus?
Bacchus
What is the meaning of the Latin noun dux?
leader, general
What is the Roman Equivalent for the Greek goddess Demeter?
Ceres
What is the meaning of the Latin noun pater?
father
In which room of a Roman house was it customary to sleep?
cubiculum
Give the dictionary entry for the Latin noun mīles.
mīles, mīlitis, m.—soldier
What is the Greek Equivalent for the Roman goddess Vesta?
Hestia
Who is the Roman god of the sea?
Neptune
What is the meaning of the Latin noun aqua?
water
What is the meaning of the Latin noun frāter?
brother
Give the dictionary entry for the Latin noun caput.
caput, capitis, n.—head
What is the Greek Equivalent for the Roman goddess Proserpina?
Persephone
What woman after treacherously allowing the Sabines into Rome was thrown from a rock which now bears her name?
Tarpeia
Who is the sixth king of Rome?
Servius Tullius
Give the dictionary entry for the Latin noun puer.
puer, puerī, m.—boy
What is the meaning of the Latin noun māter?
mother
What is the meaning of the Latin noun parēns?
parent
What is the meaning of the Latin noun rēgīna?
queen
What is the meaning of the Latin noun fēmina?
woman
How would you say “hello!” to multiple people in Latin?
salvēte!
Give the masculine form, feminine form, neuter form, and meaning for the Latin adjective sacer.
sacer, sacra, sacrum—sacred
Give the dictionary entry for the Latin adjective fessus.
fessus, fessa, fessum—tired
What is the Greek Equivalent for the Roman god Jupiter?
Zeus
Give the dictionary entry for the Latin noun magistra.
magistra, magistrae, f.—teacher
Give the dictionary entry for the Latin noun liber.
liber, librī, m.—book
What is the Greek Equivalent for the Roman god Apollo?
Apollo
What is the meaning of the Latin cardinal number duodecim?
twelve
Give the dictionary entry for the Latin noun māter.
māter, mātris, f.—mother
Who is the second king of Rome?
Numa Pompilius
Romulus founded the city of Rome. In what city was he born?
Alba Longa
What is the Roman Equivalent for the Greek goddess Artemis?
Diana
Who is the Roman goddess of wisdom?
Minerva
What woman vowed to allow the Sabines into Rome if they gave her the gold on their arm but was instead crushed by their shields?
Tarpeia
This Roman goddess of the hearth, fire and home was so honored that there are virtually no myths about her.
Vesta
What is the meaning of the Latin noun arbor?
arbor, arboris, f.—tree
What is the meaning of the Latin cardinal number trēs?
three
Give the dictionary entry for the Latin noun fābula.
fābula, fābulae, f.—story
What woman was deified as the goddess Hora after the death of her husband Romulus?
Hersilia
What drink was made of water and honey?
mulsa
What is the meaning of the Latin cardinal number tredecim?
thirteen
Translate the Latin verb sunt.
They are
What is the Latin term for the 9th day after birth when an infant was given his name?
Dies Lustricus
Name the Greek goddess of art, handicraft, wisdom and warfare.
Athena
Who were Juno’s two sisters?
Vesta and Ceres
Ientāculum, prandium, and cēna are all terms for what?
meals
Give the dictionary entry for the Latin noun ager.
ager, agrī, m.—field
Give the masculine form, feminine form, neuter form, and meaning for the Latin adjective miser.
miser, misera, miserum—sad, unhappy
What is the Greek Equivalent for the Roman goddess Diana?
Artemis
Give the dictionary entry for the Latin noun īnsula.
īnsula, īnsulae, f.—island
Who is the Roman queen of the underworld?
Proserpina
Give the dictionary entry for the Latin noun familia.
familia, familiae, f.—family
Which part of a Roman’s name refers to his family branch?
cognomen
Which king of Rome divided the citizens into classes based on wealth, established the cult of Diana at Rome, and conducted the first census?
Servius Tullius
In the sentence Pompey, tell Caesar he is not the leader, give the case and use of leader
Predicate Nominative
Who was Semele’s father?
Cadmus
What is the meaning of the Latin cardinal number duo?
two
Who is the first king of Rome?
Romulus
Give the dictionary entry for the Latin noun uxor.
uxor, uxōris, f.—wife
For the verb Sum give the first person plural, present indicative.
sumus
What is the meaning of the Latin noun templum?
temple
Who is the Greek goddess of the moon?
Artemis
What is the Latin term for a pomegranate?
malam Punicum
What is the meaning of the Latin noun soror?
sister
Give the dictionary entry for the Latin noun deus.
deus, deī, m.—god
How would you say “goodbye!” to one person in Latin?
valē!
What was the Latin term for the third name of a Roman name like Caesar?
cognomen
What is the meaning of the Latin cardinal number quattuordecim?
fourteen
Who is the Roman goddess of agriculture?
Ceres
What is the first part of a Roman’s name?
praenomen
How would you say “goodbye!” to multiple people in Latin?
valēte!
What is the meaning of the Latin cardinal number quīnque?
five
Who was protected from his father’s cannibalism by noises made by the clashing of the spears and shields of the Corybantes?
Zeus
Whether you are talking about the number of hills or the number of kings in Rome, that number remains the same. How many kings ruled Rome?
Seven
Give the dictionary entry for the Latin noun frāter.
frāter, frātris, m.—brother
From what Latin noun with what meaning is ceiling derived?
caelum, caelī, n.—sky, heavens
Give the dictionary entry for the Latin noun dux.
dux, ducis, m.—leader, general
What is the meaning of the Latin noun frater?
brother
What is the Roman Equivalent for the Greek goddess Athena?
Minerva
What is the meaning of the Latin noun hostis?
enemy
Give the dictionary entry for the Latin noun templum.
templum, templī, n.—temple
What is the meaning of the Latin word minimē?
no
Name the Greek goddess who was born on Delos and was twin to Apollo
Artemis
What is the meaning of the Latin noun magistra?
teacher
Give the dictionary entry for the Latin noun pēs.
pēs, pedis, m.—foot
Give the dictionary entry for the Latin noun vōx.
vōx, vōcis, f.—voice
Give the dictionary entry for the Latin noun poēta.
poēta, poētae, m.—poet
According to Ovid, what god enduced the Theban women who followed him to create chaos while intoxicated by his wine?
Bacchus (not Dionysus)
What was the goddess Diana’s Greek name.
Artemis
What is the meaning of the Latin conjunction neque?
and not
What is the meaning of the Latin cardinal number sex?
six
Who is the Greek goddess of wisdom?
Athena
What is the meaning of the Latin noun nōmen?
name; (in grammar) noun
Name the wife of L. Tarquinius Priscus whom tradition credits for his succession to the kingship of Rome.
Tanaquil
What is the meaning of the Latin cardinal number ūnus?
one
Give the dictionary entry for the Latin noun signum.
signum, signī, n.—sign
Name the first and the last of the kings of Rome.
Romulus and Tarquinius Superbus
Who leapt over the pomerium upon seeing six vultures and was killed instantly by his brother?
Remus
What son of Ocrisia, a captive of war, became the sixth king of Rome?
Servius Tullius
Give the dictionary entry for the Latin noun pater.
pater, patris, m.—father
What is the Roman Equivalent for the Greek god Poseidon?
Neptune
Give the dictionary entry for the Latin noun marītus.
marītus, marītī, m.—husband
What is the meaning of the Latin conjunction et?
and
In the name Publius Cornelius Scipio Africanus, what is the cognomen?
Scipio
In the name Publius Cornelius Scipio Africanus, what is the nomen?
Cornelius
What is the Greek Equivalent for the Roman goddess Minerva?
Athena
What is the meaning of the Latin noun caelum?
sky, heavens
What is the meaning of the Latin conjunction aut?
or
What two bothers were raised by a she-wolf until they were discovered by the shepherd Faustulus and his wife?
Romulus & Remus
Which Roman king was said to be born a slave?
Servius Tullius
Give the dictionary entry for the Latin noun arma.
arma, armōrum, n.—weapons, arms
What is the meaning of the Latin noun familia?
family
Give the dictionary entry for the Latin noun bellum.
bellum, bellī, n.—war
What is the Greek Equivalent for the Roman god Pluto?
Hades
What is the meaning of the Latin noun inimīcus?
enemy
What term refers to the earn title that would sometimes serve as the fourth part to a Roman’s name?
agnomen
What is the meaning of the Latin noun fīlius?
son
What is the meaning of the Latin noun puella?
girl
Give the masculine form, feminine form, neuter form, and meaning for the Latin adjective malus.
malus, mala, malum—bad, evil
Who took refuge at Caere in Etruria after he and his sons were banished from Rome in 509 BC?
Tarquinius Superbus
Give the masculine form, feminine form, neuter form, and meaning for the Latin adjective longus.
longus, longa, longum—long
What is the term for the first, watery, dark and bitter flow of olive oil?
amurca
What is the meaning of the Latin cardinal number quīndecim?
fifteen
Give the dictionary entry for the Latin noun puella.
puella, puellae, f.—girl
What is the meaning of the Latin noun bellum?
war
Who was Artemis’ twin brother?
Apollo
What is the meaning of the Latin noun discipulus?
student
Which king of Rome assumed the deified name Quirinus?
Romulus
Give the dictionary entry for the Latin noun agricola.
agricola, agricolae, m.—farmer
What is the meaning of the Latin noun marītus?
husband
The word “Cereal” derives from the name of what Roman goddess of agriculture?
Ceres
According to legend, who was predicted to become king of Rome when flames were observed around his head as he slept in his crib?
Servius Tullius
What king of Rome was killed when it became clear that his adopted son Servius Tullius was being groomed as his successor?
Tarquinius Priscus
Which Roman king added to the Senate a hundred members, who were called minores gentes?
Tarquinius Priscus
Give the dictionary entry for the Latin noun cibus.
cibus, cibī, m.—food
Give the dictionary entry for the Latin adjective timidus.
timidus, timida, timidum—scared, timid
What is the meaning of the Latin noun casa?
house
Who is the Roman goddess of the moon?
Diana
Give a second declension noun meaning word.
Verbum
Who is the Greek goddess of the hearth?
Hestia
What is the malum armeniacum?
apricot
A
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Give the dictionary entry for the Latin noun flūmen.
flūmen, flūminis, n.—river
Give the dictionary entry for the Latin noun fīlia.
fīlia, fīliae, f.—daughter
What man, having seen 12 vultures fly overhead, interpreted that he would be the rightful king of Rome and killed his brother?
Romulus
Which king came before Servius Tullius?
Tarquinius Priscus
Which king, a grandson of Numa, built a bridge across the Tiber and annexed the Janiculum hill?
Ancus Marcius
What is the meaning of the Latin noun dea?
goddess
In what Greek city was Semele, Dionysus’ mother, a princess?
Thebes
Give the dictionary entry for the Latin noun via.
via, viae, f.—road, way, street
Zeus married his sister Hera. Whom did Poseidon marry?
Amphitrite
Give the dictionary entry for the Latin adjective antīquus.
antīquus, antīqua, antīquum—ancient
Give the dictionary entry for a third declension noun meaning man
homō, hominis, c.—man
What is the Greek Equivalent for the Roman god Mercury?
Hermes
What were the Greek names of Juno, Vesta and Ceres?
Hera, Hestia, and Demeter
What is the meaning of the Latin correlative nec…nec?
neither…nor
Who established a twelve month lunar calendar and established various priestly colleges during his peaceful reign as second king of Rome?
Numa Pompilius
Who is the Greek god of the sun?
Apollo
Give the dictionary entry for the Latin noun pecūnia.
pecūnia, pecūniae, f.—money
Give the dictionary entry for the Latin noun rēgīna.
rēgīna, rēgīnae, f.—queen
Give the dictionary entry for the Latin noun equus.
equus, equī, m.—horse
Who is the Greek god of war?
Ares
What is the Greek Equivalent for the Roman god Neptune?
Poseidon
Which king of Rome was raised by a shepherd named Faustulus and his wife Acca Larentia?
Romulus
Give the masculine form, feminine form, neuter form, and meaning for the Latin adjective lentus.
lentus, lenta, lentum—slow
Give the dictionary entry for the Latin noun verbum.
verbum, verbī, n.—word; (in grammar) verb
What is the meaning of the Latin cardinal number duodēvīgintī?
eighteen
What tasty snack would the Romans refer to as malum persicum?
peach
Who is the Roman god of the sun?
Apollo
What is the meaning of the Latin noun saxum?
rock
What is the meaning of the Latin cardinal number septendecim?
seventeen
Name the bird of Athena
Owl
From what Latin noun with what meaning is adieu derived?
deus, deī, m.—god
Give the dictionary entry for the Latin noun leō.
leō, leōnis, m.—lion
What is the Roman Equivalent for the Greek god Zeus?
Jupiter
Give the dictionary entry for the Latin noun discipulus.
discipulus, discipulī, m.—student
Give the dictionary entry for the Latin noun oculus.
oculus, oculī, m.—eye
Which king followed Servius Tullius?
Tarquinius Superbus
Which king of Rome was killed when the palace roof was struck by lightning causing a fire?
Tullus Hostilius
Give the masculine form, feminine form, neuter form, and meaning for the Latin adjective bonus.
bonus, bona, bonum—good
Give the masculine form, feminine form, neuter form, and meaning for the Latin adjective multus.
multus, multa, multum—much, many
What is the meaning of the Latin cardinal number novem?
nine
Give the dictionary entry for the third declension noun meaning leader.
dux, ducis, m.—leader, general
What is the meaning of the Latin noun homō?
man
What Roman goddess was a daughter of Jupiter and was goddess of hunting and the moon?
Diana
In which room of a Roman house was it customary to eat?
triclinium
Give the dictionary entry for the Latin noun castra.
castra, castrōrum, n.—camp
The construction of the Mamertinum and the Pons Sublicius both ocurred during the reign of which king of Rome?
Ancus Marcius
Which king of Rome oversaw the first Roman coinage, constructed a temple to Diana with help from neighboring Latin cities, and was the victim of a deadly conspiracy involving his daughter?
Servius Tullius
What is the Roman Equivalent for the Greek god Hermes?
Mercury
What is the meaning of the Latin noun fābula?
story
What is the meaning of the Latin noun rēx?
king
What Roman god shared a temple with two goddesses on the Capitoline Hill, had the eagle for a symbol, and ruled as king of the gods?
Jupiter
Give the dictionary entry for the Latin noun aqua.
aqua, aquae, f.—water
Give the dictionary entry for the Latin noun inimīcus.
inimīcus, inimīcī, m.—enemy
Who was the wife of Romulus?
Hersilia
What is the meaning of the Latin noun cibus?
food
Who is the Roman god of the forge?
Vulcan
What is the Roman Equivalent for the Greek god Apollo?
Apollo
What is the meaning of the Latin correlative et…et?
both…and
Which part of a Roman’s name denotes his gens?
nomen
Who is the fourth king of Rome?
Ancus Marcius
Name the second and the sixth king of Rome.
Numa Pompilius and Servius Tullius
What is the meaning of the Latin noun nauta?
sailor
Give the masculine form, feminine form, neuter form, and meaning for the Latin adjective magnus.
magnus, magna, magnum—great, large, big
Which king of Rome, often identified with the Etruscan hero Mastarna, took the first census, divided the city into four regions, and sourrounded its seven hills with a wall?
Servius Tullius
Name the wife of Jupiter who shared a temple with Jupiter on the Capitoline Hill.
Juno
In what year was Rome founded?
753 BC
What is the Greek Equivalent for the Roman god Bacchus?
Dionysus
Which Roman Praenomen is abbreviated M.?
Marcus
What is the meaning of the Latin conjunction nec?
and not
Give the dictionary entry for the Latin noun hostis.
hostis, hostis, c.—enemy
What is the meaning of the Latin noun vir?
man
Give the dictionary entry for the Latin noun forum.
forum, forī, n.—forum
Who was Artemis’ mother?
Leto
In Greek mythology, what three brothers were the original Olympians?
Zeus, Poseidon, and Hades
What is the Greek Equivalent for the Roman god Mars?
Ares
What is another term for gustus?
antecena
Which Roman Praenomen is abbreviated Q.?
Quintus
Give the dictionary entry for the Latin adjective laetus.
laetus, laeta, laetum—happy
What is the meaning of the Latin adverb nōn?
not
Which Roman praenomen is abbreviated P.?
Publius
Who is the Greek messenger of the gods?
Hermes
Give the dictionary entry for the Latin noun vir.
vir, virī, m.—man
Give the dictionary entry for a second declension noun meaning man
vir, virī, m.—man
Who is the Greek god of the forge?
Hephaestus
Who is the Roman god of wine?
Bacchus
Give the dictionary entry for the Latin noun homō.
homō, hominis, c.—man
Which king of Rome purchased three of the Sibylline books only after allowing the other six to be burned?
Tarquinius Superbus
What is the meaning of the Latin cardinal number quattuor?
four
In the name Publius Cornelius Scipio Africanus, what is the praenomen?
Publius
Give the dictionary entry for the Latin noun oppidum.
oppidum, oppidī, n.—town
Give the dictionary entry for the Latin noun nauta.
nauta, nautae, m.—sailor
Romulus was the first king of Rome, but he was raised as a shepherd. What was the name of the shepherd who adopted Romulus?
Faustulus
What omen showed that Servius Tullius was bound for greatness?
His head caught on fire but he did not burn
What two young men killed Amulius and restored their grandfather Numitor to his rightful throne of Alba Longa?
Romulus & Remus
Who is the Greek god of the sea?
Poseidon
What is the meaning of the Latin noun puer?
boy
According to Homer, which god created a new shield for Achilles?
Hephaestus (not Vulcan)
Who is the Roman messenger of the gods?
Mercury
What is the Roman Equivalent for the Greek god Ares?
Mars
Give the dictionary entry for the Latin noun soror.
soror, sorōris, f.—sister
Sea urchins, asparagus, sliced eggs, lettuce, and onions are examples of what part of the meal that might be served before the cēna?
gustus
What is the meaning of the Latin cardinal number octo?
eight
