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1
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What is the Greek Equivalent for the Roman god Vulcan?

A

Hephaestus

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Give the masculine form, feminine form, neuter form, and meaning for the Latin adjective stultus.

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stultus, stulta, stultum—foolish

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What is the meaning of the Latin noun fīlia?

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daughter

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What is the meaning of the Latin cardinal number ūndecim?

A

eleven

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What is the meaning of the Latin noun discipula?

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student

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6
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Who is the Greek god of the underworld?

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Hades

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7
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What is the Roman Equivalent for the Greek goddess Persephone?

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Proserpina

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8
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Which Roman Praenomen is abbreviated C.?

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Gaius

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9
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What is the meaning of the Latin noun medicus?

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doctor

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10
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Who is the fifth king of Rome?

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Tarquinius Priscus

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11
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What is the Roman Equivalent for the Greek goddess Hestia?

A

Vesta

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12
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What is the meaning of the Latin cardinal number ūndēvīgintī?

A

nineteen

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13
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Give the dictionary entry for the Latin noun fīlius.

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fīlius, fīliī, m.—son

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14
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What is the meaning of the Latin noun amīcus?

A

friend

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15
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Give the dictionary entry for the Latin noun memoria.

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memoria, memoriae, f.—memory

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16
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Who is the Roman goddess of the hearth?

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Vesta

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17
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Who was the last king of Rome?

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Tarquinius Superbus

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18
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What is the Roman Equivalent for the Greek goddess Hera?

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Juno

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19
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What was the Latin term for the second name of a Roman name like Julius?

A

Nomen

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20
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What is the Latin term for a peach?

A

malum Persicum

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21
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Which king of Rome was said to receive prophecies from a water nymph named Egeria?

A

Numa Pompilius

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22
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How would one say the number “eighteen” in Latin?

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duodeviginti

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23
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Whom did Hades marry?

A

Persephone

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24
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What is the meaning of the Latin cardinal number septem?

A

seven

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25
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Give the dictionary entry for the Latin noun amīcus.

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amīcus, amīcī, m.—friend

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26
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Who is the Roman god of the underworld?

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Pluto

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27
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From what Latin noun with what meaning is acre derived?

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ager, agrī, m.—field

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28
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Who is the Greek queen of the gods?

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Hera

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29
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Who is the Roman god of war?

A

Mars

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30
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What was the Latin term for the first name of a Roman name like Gaius?

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Praenomen

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31
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Change the Latin verb form sunt to the singular.

A

est

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32
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Who is the Greek king of the gods?

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Zeus

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33
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What is the Roman Equivalent for the Greek god Hades?

A

Pluto

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34
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What is the meaning of the Latin noun medica?

A

doctor

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35
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The Romans honored Vesta as mother of the city. What particular honor did this give to her at festivals in Rome?

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Vesta was invoked/called on first

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36
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Give the dictionary entry for the Latin noun caelum.

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caelum, caelī, n.—sky, heavens

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37
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Give the dictionary entry for the Latin noun medicus.

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medicus, medicī, m.—doctor

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38
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Give the dictionary entry for second declension noun meaning eye

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oculus, oculī, m.—eye

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39
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What is the meaning of the Latin cardinal number sēdecim?

A

sixteen

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40
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Give the first two principal parts and meaning for the Latin verb sum.

A

sum, esse—be

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41
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In terms of meals, what is the meaning of secunda mēnsa?

A

dessert

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42
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Who was the Greek god of prophecy, music and healing?

A

Apollo

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43
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What is the meaning of the Latin noun verbum?

A

word; (in grammar) verb

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44
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Give the dictionary entry for the Latin noun rēx.

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rēx, rēgis, m.—king

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45
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Give the masculine form, feminine form, neuter form, and meaning for the Latin adjective īrātus.

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īrātus, īrāta, īrātum—angry

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46
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Give the dictionary entry for the Latin noun canis.

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canis, canis, c.—dog

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47
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April 21st, 753 BC marks the birth date of what city?

A

Rome

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48
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Give the masculine form, feminine form, neuter form, and meaning for the Latin adjective lātus.

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latus, lāta, lātum—wide, broad

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49
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Which king of Rome had a co-regent, a Sabine named Titus Tatius?

A

Romulus

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50
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Give another second declension noun meaning master or teacher.

A

magister

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51
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What is the meaning of the Latin noun arbor?

A

tree

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52
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What is the meaning of the Latin noun flūmen?

A

river

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53
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Some legends have it that Servius Tullius was actually an Etruscan. What was his supposed Etruscan name?

A

Mastarna

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54
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Give the dictionary entry for the Latin adjective parvus.

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parvus, parva, parvum—small, little

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55
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Give the dictionary entry for the Latin noun fēmina.

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fēmina, fēminae, f.—woman

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56
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Give the dictionary entry for the Latin adjective ignāvus.

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ignāvus, ignāva, ignāvum—lazy, cowardly

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57
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Who is the Greek queen of the underworld?

A

Persephone

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58
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Give the dictionary entry for the Latin noun casa.

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casa, casae, f.—house

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59
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What is the meaning of the Latin noun poēta?

A

poet

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60
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Give the dictionary entry for the Latin noun nōmen.

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nōmen, nōminis, n.—name

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61
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What is the meaning of the Latin noun via?

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road, way, street

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62
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To make this oracle his own, Apollo killed a great serpent. Name it.

A

Python

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63
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What Greek city was Apollo’s most famous oracle in?

A

Delphi

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64
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What is the meaning of the Latin noun deus?

A

god

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65
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Who is the Greek god of wine?

A

Dionysus

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66
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Give the dictionary entry for the Latin noun magister.

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magister, magistrī, m.—teacher

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67
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Who is the Roman queen of the gods?

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Juno

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68
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What is the meaning of the Latin correlative neque…neque?

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neither…nor

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69
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According to Homer, who was the eldest son of Cronus and Rhea?

A

Zeus (not Jupiter)

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70
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What is the meaning of the Latin cardinal number decem?

A

ten

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71
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What is the meaning of the Latin word ita (vērō)?

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yes

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72
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What is the Greek Equivalent for the Roman goddess Ceres?

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Demeter

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73
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Give the masculine form, feminine form, neuter form, and meaning for the Latin adjective pulcher.

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pulcher, pulchra, pulchrum—beautiful, handsome

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74
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What Greek goddess of wisdom was born from Zeus’ head?

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Athena

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75
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What is the Greek Equivalent for the Roman goddess Juno?

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Hera

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76
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What is the meaning of the Latin cardinal number vīgintī?

A

twenty

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77
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Under what king was the forum drained to become the center of commercial, social, and political life?

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Tarquinius Priscus

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78
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The Fetiales, Flamines, Pontices, and Vestal Virgins were among the priestly colleges established by which king of Rome?

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Numa Pompilius

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79
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Equipped with the caduceus and winged sandals, what messenger god led souls to the underworld?

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Hermes / Mercury

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80
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Give the dictionary entry for the Latin adjective dēfessus.

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dēfessus, dēfessa, dēfessum—tired

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81
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In which part of a Roman house would you find an impluvium for collecting rain water?

A

atrium

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82
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Who killed Acron and earned the first ever Spolia Opima?

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Romulus

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83
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In the name Publius Cornelius Scipio Africanus, what is the agnomen?

A

Africanus

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84
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How would one say the number “twelve” in Latin?

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duodecim

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85
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Give the dictionary entry for the Latin noun dea.

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dea, deae, f.—goddess

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86
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Give the dictionary entry for the Latin noun medica.

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medica, medicae, f.—doctor

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87
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Zeus had many children by mortals, but only a few became deities. What child of Zeus and Semele became the god of wine?

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Dionysus

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88
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Give the dictionary entry for first declension noun meaning water

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aqua, aquae, f.—water

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89
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Who is the seventh king of Rome?

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Tarquinius Superbus

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90
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Give the masculine form, feminine form, neuter form, and meaning for the Latin adjective altus.

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altus, alta, altum—high, tall, deep

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91
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What is the Roman Equivalent for the Greek god Hephaestus?

A

Vulcan

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92
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Give the dictionary entry for the Latin noun arbor.

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arbor, arboris, f.—tree

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93
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Give the dictionary entry for the Latin noun vīnum.

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vīnum, vīnī, n.—wine

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94
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What by-product was made by fermenting the intestines and other waste parts of fish?

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garum / liquamen

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95
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Give the dictionary entry for the Latin noun discipula.

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discipula, discipulae, f.—student

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96
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Romulus was said to have become a god. What was his name as a god?

A

Quirinus

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97
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What ruler of Olympus relied on his thunderbolts to help maintain order?

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Zeus / Jupiter

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98
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How would you say “hello!” to one person in Latin?

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salvē!

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99
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Who is the Greek goddess of agriculture?

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Demeter

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100
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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?

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Numa Pompilius

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101
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What is the meaning of the Latin noun magister?

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teacher

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102
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Which Roman king was the son of Demaratus of Corinth, who fled to Etruria?

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Tarquinius Priscus

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103
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What is the meaning of the Latin correlative aut…aut?

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either…or

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104
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Give the dictionary entry for the Latin noun saxum.

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saxum, saxī, n.—rock

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105
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What is the meaning of the Latin noun agricola?

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farmer

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106
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Who is the third king of Rome?

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Tullus Hostilius

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107
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In Roman mythology, who was the queen of the gods?

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Juno

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108
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Give the dictionary entry for the Latin noun parēns.

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parēns, parentis, c.—parent

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109
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Who is the Roman king of the gods?

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Jupiter

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110
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Which Greek Olympian was called the “Earthshaker” because he was responsible for earthquakes?

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Poseidon

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111
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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?

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Romulus

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112
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What is the Roman Equivalent for the Greek god Dionysus?

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Bacchus

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113
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What is the meaning of the Latin noun dux?

A

leader, general

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114
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What is the Roman Equivalent for the Greek goddess Demeter?

A

Ceres

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115
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What is the meaning of the Latin noun pater?

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father

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116
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In which room of a Roman house was it customary to sleep?

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cubiculum

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117
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Give the dictionary entry for the Latin noun mīles.

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mīles, mīlitis, m.—soldier

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118
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What is the Greek Equivalent for the Roman goddess Vesta?

A

Hestia

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119
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Who is the Roman god of the sea?

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Neptune

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120
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What is the meaning of the Latin noun aqua?

A

water

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121
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What is the meaning of the Latin noun frāter?

A

brother

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122
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Give the dictionary entry for the Latin noun caput.

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caput, capitis, n.—head

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123
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What is the Greek Equivalent for the Roman goddess Proserpina?

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Persephone

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124
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What woman after treacherously allowing the Sabines into Rome was thrown from a rock which now bears her name?

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Tarpeia

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125
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Who is the sixth king of Rome?

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Servius Tullius

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Give the dictionary entry for the Latin noun puer.

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puer, puerī, m.—boy

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What is the meaning of the Latin noun māter?

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mother

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What is the meaning of the Latin noun parēns?

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parent

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What is the meaning of the Latin noun rēgīna?

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queen

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What is the meaning of the Latin noun fēmina?

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woman

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131
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How would you say “hello!” to multiple people in Latin?

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salvēte!

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132
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Give the masculine form, feminine form, neuter form, and meaning for the Latin adjective sacer.

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sacer, sacra, sacrum—sacred

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Give the dictionary entry for the Latin adjective fessus.

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fessus, fessa, fessum—tired

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What is the Greek Equivalent for the Roman god Jupiter?

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Zeus

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135
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Give the dictionary entry for the Latin noun magistra.

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magistra, magistrae, f.—teacher

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Give the dictionary entry for the Latin noun liber.

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liber, librī, m.—book

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What is the Greek Equivalent for the Roman god Apollo?

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Apollo

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What is the meaning of the Latin cardinal number duodecim?

A

twelve

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Give the dictionary entry for the Latin noun māter.

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māter, mātris, f.—mother

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Who is the second king of Rome?

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Numa Pompilius

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Romulus founded the city of Rome. In what city was he born?

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Alba Longa

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142
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What is the Roman Equivalent for the Greek goddess Artemis?

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Diana

143
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Who is the Roman goddess of wisdom?

A

Minerva

144
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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?

A

Tarpeia

145
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This Roman goddess of the hearth, fire and home was so honored that there are virtually no myths about her.

A

Vesta

146
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What is the meaning of the Latin noun arbor?

A

arbor, arboris, f.—tree

147
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What is the meaning of the Latin cardinal number trēs?

A

three

148
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Give the dictionary entry for the Latin noun fābula.

A

fābula, fābulae, f.—story

149
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What woman was deified as the goddess Hora after the death of her husband Romulus?

A

Hersilia

150
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What drink was made of water and honey?

A

mulsa

151
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What is the meaning of the Latin cardinal number tredecim?

A

thirteen

152
Q

Translate the Latin verb sunt.

A

They are

153
Q

What is the Latin term for the 9th day after birth when an infant was given his name?

A

Dies Lustricus

154
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Name the Greek goddess of art, handicraft, wisdom and warfare.

A

Athena

155
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Who were Juno’s two sisters?

A

Vesta and Ceres

156
Q

Ientāculum, prandium, and cēna are all terms for what?

A

meals

157
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Give the dictionary entry for the Latin noun ager.

A

ager, agrī, m.—field

158
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Give the masculine form, feminine form, neuter form, and meaning for the Latin adjective miser.

A

miser, misera, miserum—sad, unhappy

159
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What is the Greek Equivalent for the Roman goddess Diana?

A

Artemis

160
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Give the dictionary entry for the Latin noun īnsula.

A

īnsula, īnsulae, f.—island

161
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Who is the Roman queen of the underworld?

A

Proserpina

162
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Give the dictionary entry for the Latin noun familia.

A

familia, familiae, f.—family

163
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Which part of a Roman’s name refers to his family branch?

A

cognomen

164
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Which king of Rome divided the citizens into classes based on wealth, established the cult of Diana at Rome, and conducted the first census?

A

Servius Tullius

165
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In the sentence Pompey, tell Caesar he is not the leader, give the case and use of leader

A

Predicate Nominative

166
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Who was Semele’s father?

A

Cadmus

167
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What is the meaning of the Latin cardinal number duo?

A

two

168
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Who is the first king of Rome?

A

Romulus

169
Q

Give the dictionary entry for the Latin noun uxor.

A

uxor, uxōris, f.—wife

170
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For the verb Sum give the first person plural, present indicative.

A

sumus

171
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What is the meaning of the Latin noun templum?

A

temple

172
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Who is the Greek goddess of the moon?

A

Artemis

173
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What is the Latin term for a pomegranate?

A

malam Punicum

174
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What is the meaning of the Latin noun soror?

A

sister

175
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Give the dictionary entry for the Latin noun deus.

A

deus, deī, m.—god

176
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How would you say “goodbye!” to one person in Latin?

A

valē!

177
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What was the Latin term for the third name of a Roman name like Caesar?

A

cognomen

178
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What is the meaning of the Latin cardinal number quattuordecim?

A

fourteen

179
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Who is the Roman goddess of agriculture?

A

Ceres

180
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What is the first part of a Roman’s name?

A

praenomen

181
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How would you say “goodbye!” to multiple people in Latin?

A

valēte!

182
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What is the meaning of the Latin cardinal number quīnque?

A

five

183
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Who was protected from his father’s cannibalism by noises made by the clashing of the spears and shields of the Corybantes?

A

Zeus

184
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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?

A

Seven

185
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Give the dictionary entry for the Latin noun frāter.

A

frāter, frātris, m.—brother

186
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From what Latin noun with what meaning is ceiling derived?

A

caelum, caelī, n.—sky, heavens

187
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Give the dictionary entry for the Latin noun dux.

A

dux, ducis, m.—leader, general

188
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What is the meaning of the Latin noun frater?

A

brother

189
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What is the Roman Equivalent for the Greek goddess Athena?

A

Minerva

190
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What is the meaning of the Latin noun hostis?

A

enemy

191
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Give the dictionary entry for the Latin noun templum.

A

templum, templī, n.—temple

192
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What is the meaning of the Latin word minimē?

A

no

193
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Name the Greek goddess who was born on Delos and was twin to Apollo

A

Artemis

194
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What is the meaning of the Latin noun magistra?

A

teacher

195
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Give the dictionary entry for the Latin noun pēs.

A

pēs, pedis, m.—foot

196
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Give the dictionary entry for the Latin noun vōx.

A

vōx, vōcis, f.—voice

197
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Give the dictionary entry for the Latin noun poēta.

A

poēta, poētae, m.—poet

198
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According to Ovid, what god enduced the Theban women who followed him to create chaos while intoxicated by his wine?

A

Bacchus (not Dionysus)

199
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What was the goddess Diana’s Greek name.

A

Artemis

200
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What is the meaning of the Latin conjunction neque?

A

and not

201
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What is the meaning of the Latin cardinal number sex?

A

six

202
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Who is the Greek goddess of wisdom?

A

Athena

203
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What is the meaning of the Latin noun nōmen?

A

name; (in grammar) noun

204
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Name the wife of L. Tarquinius Priscus whom tradition credits for his succession to the kingship of Rome.

A

Tanaquil

205
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What is the meaning of the Latin cardinal number ūnus?

A

one

206
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Give the dictionary entry for the Latin noun signum.

A

signum, signī, n.—sign

207
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Name the first and the last of the kings of Rome.

A

Romulus and Tarquinius Superbus

208
Q

Who leapt over the pomerium upon seeing six vultures and was killed instantly by his brother?

A

Remus

209
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What son of Ocrisia, a captive of war, became the sixth king of Rome?

A

Servius Tullius

210
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Give the dictionary entry for the Latin noun pater.

A

pater, patris, m.—father

211
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What is the Roman Equivalent for the Greek god Poseidon?

A

Neptune

212
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Give the dictionary entry for the Latin noun marītus.

A

marītus, marītī, m.—husband

213
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What is the meaning of the Latin conjunction et?

A

and

214
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In the name Publius Cornelius Scipio Africanus, what is the cognomen?

A

Scipio

215
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In the name Publius Cornelius Scipio Africanus, what is the nomen?

A

Cornelius

216
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What is the Greek Equivalent for the Roman goddess Minerva?

A

Athena

217
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What is the meaning of the Latin noun caelum?

A

sky, heavens

218
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What is the meaning of the Latin conjunction aut?

A

or

219
Q

What two bothers were raised by a she-wolf until they were discovered by the shepherd Faustulus and his wife?

A

Romulus & Remus

220
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Which Roman king was said to be born a slave?

A

Servius Tullius

221
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Give the dictionary entry for the Latin noun arma.

A

arma, armōrum, n.—weapons, arms

222
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What is the meaning of the Latin noun familia?

A

family

223
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Give the dictionary entry for the Latin noun bellum.

A

bellum, bellī, n.—war

224
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What is the Greek Equivalent for the Roman god Pluto?

A

Hades

225
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What is the meaning of the Latin noun inimīcus?

A

enemy

226
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What term refers to the earn title that would sometimes serve as the fourth part to a Roman’s name?

A

agnomen

227
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What is the meaning of the Latin noun fīlius?

A

son

228
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What is the meaning of the Latin noun puella?

A

girl

229
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Give the masculine form, feminine form, neuter form, and meaning for the Latin adjective malus.

A

malus, mala, malum—bad, evil

230
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Who took refuge at Caere in Etruria after he and his sons were banished from Rome in 509 BC?

A

Tarquinius Superbus

231
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Give the masculine form, feminine form, neuter form, and meaning for the Latin adjective longus.

A

longus, longa, longum—long

232
Q

What is the term for the first, watery, dark and bitter flow of olive oil?

A

amurca

233
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What is the meaning of the Latin cardinal number quīndecim?

A

fifteen

234
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Give the dictionary entry for the Latin noun puella.

A

puella, puellae, f.—girl

235
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What is the meaning of the Latin noun bellum?

A

war

236
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Who was Artemis’ twin brother?

A

Apollo

237
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What is the meaning of the Latin noun discipulus?

A

student

238
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Which king of Rome assumed the deified name Quirinus?

A

Romulus

239
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Give the dictionary entry for the Latin noun agricola.

A

agricola, agricolae, m.—farmer

240
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What is the meaning of the Latin noun marītus?

A

husband

241
Q

The word “Cereal” derives from the name of what Roman goddess of agriculture?

A

Ceres

242
Q

According to legend, who was predicted to become king of Rome when flames were observed around his head as he slept in his crib?

A

Servius Tullius

243
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What king of Rome was killed when it became clear that his adopted son Servius Tullius was being groomed as his successor?

A

Tarquinius Priscus

244
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Which Roman king added to the Senate a hundred members, who were called minores gentes?

A

Tarquinius Priscus

245
Q

Give the dictionary entry for the Latin noun cibus.

A

cibus, cibī, m.—food

246
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Give the dictionary entry for the Latin adjective timidus.

A

timidus, timida, timidum—scared, timid

247
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What is the meaning of the Latin noun casa?

A

house

248
Q

Who is the Roman goddess of the moon?

A

Diana

249
Q

Give a second declension noun meaning word.

A

Verbum

250
Q

Who is the Greek goddess of the hearth?

A

Hestia

251
Q

What is the malum armeniacum?

A

apricot

252
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A

A

–

253
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Give the dictionary entry for the Latin noun flūmen.

A

flūmen, flūminis, n.—river

254
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Give the dictionary entry for the Latin noun fīlia.

A

fīlia, fīliae, f.—daughter

255
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What man, having seen 12 vultures fly overhead, interpreted that he would be the rightful king of Rome and killed his brother?

A

Romulus

256
Q

Which king came before Servius Tullius?

A

Tarquinius Priscus

257
Q

Which king, a grandson of Numa, built a bridge across the Tiber and annexed the Janiculum hill?

A

Ancus Marcius

258
Q

What is the meaning of the Latin noun dea?

A

goddess

259
Q

In what Greek city was Semele, Dionysus’ mother, a princess?

A

Thebes

260
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Give the dictionary entry for the Latin noun via.

A

via, viae, f.—road, way, street

261
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Zeus married his sister Hera. Whom did Poseidon marry?

A

Amphitrite

262
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Give the dictionary entry for the Latin adjective antīquus.

A

antīquus, antīqua, antīquum—ancient

263
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Give the dictionary entry for a third declension noun meaning man

A

homō, hominis, c.—man

264
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What is the Greek Equivalent for the Roman god Mercury?

A

Hermes

265
Q

What were the Greek names of Juno, Vesta and Ceres?

A

Hera, Hestia, and Demeter

266
Q

What is the meaning of the Latin correlative nec…nec?

A

neither…nor

267
Q

Who established a twelve month lunar calendar and established various priestly colleges during his peaceful reign as second king of Rome?

A

Numa Pompilius

268
Q

Who is the Greek god of the sun?

A

Apollo

269
Q

Give the dictionary entry for the Latin noun pecūnia.

A

pecūnia, pecūniae, f.—money

270
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Give the dictionary entry for the Latin noun rēgīna.

A

rēgīna, rēgīnae, f.—queen

271
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Give the dictionary entry for the Latin noun equus.

A

equus, equī, m.—horse

272
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Who is the Greek god of war?

A

Ares

273
Q

What is the Greek Equivalent for the Roman god Neptune?

A

Poseidon

274
Q

Which king of Rome was raised by a shepherd named Faustulus and his wife Acca Larentia?

A

Romulus

275
Q

Give the masculine form, feminine form, neuter form, and meaning for the Latin adjective lentus.

A

lentus, lenta, lentum—slow

276
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Give the dictionary entry for the Latin noun verbum.

A

verbum, verbī, n.—word; (in grammar) verb

277
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What is the meaning of the Latin cardinal number duodēvīgintī?

A

eighteen

278
Q

What tasty snack would the Romans refer to as malum persicum?

A

peach

279
Q

Who is the Roman god of the sun?

A

Apollo

280
Q

What is the meaning of the Latin noun saxum?

A

rock

281
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What is the meaning of the Latin cardinal number septendecim?

A

seventeen

282
Q

Name the bird of Athena

A

Owl

283
Q

From what Latin noun with what meaning is adieu derived?

A

deus, deī, m.—god

284
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Give the dictionary entry for the Latin noun leō.

A

leō, leōnis, m.—lion

285
Q

What is the Roman Equivalent for the Greek god Zeus?

A

Jupiter

286
Q

Give the dictionary entry for the Latin noun discipulus.

A

discipulus, discipulī, m.—student

287
Q

Give the dictionary entry for the Latin noun oculus.

A

oculus, oculī, m.—eye

288
Q

Which king followed Servius Tullius?

A

Tarquinius Superbus

289
Q

Which king of Rome was killed when the palace roof was struck by lightning causing a fire?

A

Tullus Hostilius

290
Q

Give the masculine form, feminine form, neuter form, and meaning for the Latin adjective bonus.

A

bonus, bona, bonum—good

291
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Give the masculine form, feminine form, neuter form, and meaning for the Latin adjective multus.

A

multus, multa, multum—much, many

292
Q

What is the meaning of the Latin cardinal number novem?

A

nine

293
Q

Give the dictionary entry for the third declension noun meaning leader.

A

dux, ducis, m.—leader, general

294
Q

What is the meaning of the Latin noun homō?

A

man

295
Q

What Roman goddess was a daughter of Jupiter and was goddess of hunting and the moon?

A

Diana

296
Q

In which room of a Roman house was it customary to eat?

A

triclinium

297
Q

Give the dictionary entry for the Latin noun castra.

A

castra, castrōrum, n.—camp

298
Q

The construction of the Mamertinum and the Pons Sublicius both ocurred during the reign of which king of Rome?

A

Ancus Marcius

299
Q

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?

A

Servius Tullius

300
Q

What is the Roman Equivalent for the Greek god Hermes?

A

Mercury

301
Q

What is the meaning of the Latin noun fābula?

A

story

302
Q

What is the meaning of the Latin noun rēx?

A

king

303
Q

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?

A

Jupiter

304
Q

Give the dictionary entry for the Latin noun aqua.

A

aqua, aquae, f.—water

305
Q

Give the dictionary entry for the Latin noun inimīcus.

A

inimīcus, inimīcī, m.—enemy

306
Q

Who was the wife of Romulus?

A

Hersilia

307
Q

What is the meaning of the Latin noun cibus?

A

food

308
Q

Who is the Roman god of the forge?

A

Vulcan

309
Q

What is the Roman Equivalent for the Greek god Apollo?

A

Apollo

310
Q

What is the meaning of the Latin correlative et…et?

A

both…and

311
Q

Which part of a Roman’s name denotes his gens?

A

nomen

312
Q

Who is the fourth king of Rome?

A

Ancus Marcius

313
Q

Name the second and the sixth king of Rome.

A

Numa Pompilius and Servius Tullius

314
Q

What is the meaning of the Latin noun nauta?

A

sailor

315
Q

Give the masculine form, feminine form, neuter form, and meaning for the Latin adjective magnus.

A

magnus, magna, magnum—great, large, big

316
Q

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?

A

Servius Tullius

317
Q

Name the wife of Jupiter who shared a temple with Jupiter on the Capitoline Hill.

A

Juno

318
Q

In what year was Rome founded?

A

753 BC

319
Q

What is the Greek Equivalent for the Roman god Bacchus?

A

Dionysus

320
Q

Which Roman Praenomen is abbreviated M.?

A

Marcus

321
Q

What is the meaning of the Latin conjunction nec?

A

and not

322
Q

Give the dictionary entry for the Latin noun hostis.

A

hostis, hostis, c.—enemy

323
Q

What is the meaning of the Latin noun vir?

A

man

324
Q

Give the dictionary entry for the Latin noun forum.

A

forum, forī, n.—forum

325
Q

Who was Artemis’ mother?

A

Leto

326
Q

In Greek mythology, what three brothers were the original Olympians?

A

Zeus, Poseidon, and Hades

327
Q

What is the Greek Equivalent for the Roman god Mars?

A

Ares

328
Q

What is another term for gustus?

A

antecena

329
Q

Which Roman Praenomen is abbreviated Q.?

A

Quintus

330
Q

Give the dictionary entry for the Latin adjective laetus.

A

laetus, laeta, laetum—happy

331
Q

What is the meaning of the Latin adverb nōn?

A

not

332
Q

Which Roman praenomen is abbreviated P.?

A

Publius

333
Q

Who is the Greek messenger of the gods?

A

Hermes

334
Q

Give the dictionary entry for the Latin noun vir.

A

vir, virī, m.—man

335
Q

Give the dictionary entry for a second declension noun meaning man

A

vir, virī, m.—man

336
Q

Who is the Greek god of the forge?

A

Hephaestus

337
Q

Who is the Roman god of wine?

A

Bacchus

338
Q

Give the dictionary entry for the Latin noun homō.

A

homō, hominis, c.—man

339
Q

Which king of Rome purchased three of the Sibylline books only after allowing the other six to be burned?

A

Tarquinius Superbus

340
Q

What is the meaning of the Latin cardinal number quattuor?

A

four

341
Q

In the name Publius Cornelius Scipio Africanus, what is the praenomen?

A

Publius

342
Q

Give the dictionary entry for the Latin noun oppidum.

A

oppidum, oppidī, n.—town

343
Q

Give the dictionary entry for the Latin noun nauta.

A

nauta, nautae, m.—sailor

344
Q

Romulus was the first king of Rome, but he was raised as a shepherd. What was the name of the shepherd who adopted Romulus?

A

Faustulus

345
Q

What omen showed that Servius Tullius was bound for greatness?

A

His head caught on fire but he did not burn

346
Q

What two young men killed Amulius and restored their grandfather Numitor to his rightful throne of Alba Longa?

A

Romulus & Remus

347
Q

Who is the Greek god of the sea?

A

Poseidon

348
Q

What is the meaning of the Latin noun puer?

A

boy

349
Q

According to Homer, which god created a new shield for Achilles?

A

Hephaestus (not Vulcan)

350
Q

Who is the Roman messenger of the gods?

A

Mercury

351
Q

What is the Roman Equivalent for the Greek god Ares?

A

Mars

352
Q

Give the dictionary entry for the Latin noun soror.

A

soror, sorōris, f.—sister

353
Q

Sea urchins, asparagus, sliced eggs, lettuce, and onions are examples of what part of the meal that might be served before the cēna?

A

gustus

354
Q

What is the meaning of the Latin cardinal number octo?

A

eight

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