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Regionals Practice 1 Flashcards

1
Q

What was the name of the 100 eyed giant that served Hera?

A

Argus

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2
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What was the name of great hero and founder of Athens, that slew the minotaur that lived in a labyrinth?

A

Theseus

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3
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What was the name of Theseus’ father?

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Aegeus

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4
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When did Aegeus marry Medea?

A

When she fled from Corinth to Athens

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5
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What emperor ruled from 79-81 AD?.

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Titus Caesar Vespasianus

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6
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What was the name of the fire breathing creature that had a lion’s head, a goat’s body, and a serpent’s tail?

A

The Chimera

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7
Q

Who killed the Chimera on a Pegasus?

A

Bellerophon

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8
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Who was Agustus’ adopted son that succeeded him as emperor?

A

Tiberius

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9
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What was the period of peace for Rome called?

A

Pax Romana

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10
Q

What type of governor was Romulus?

A

King

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11
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Who was the last dictator of Rome?

A

Julius Caesar

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12
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Who ruled after Julius Caesar?

A

Agustus

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13
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Who was the first emperor of Rome?

A

Agustus

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14
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Who was the last emperor of Rome?

A

Nero

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15
Q

What are the first declension nominative singular ending(s)?

A

-a

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16
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What are the first declension nominative plural ending(s)?

A

-ae

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17
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What are the second declension nominative masculine singular ending(s)?

A

-us / -(e)r

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18
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What are the second declension nominative masculine plural ending(s)?

A

-ī

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19
Q

What are the second declension nominative neuter singular ending(s)?

A

-um

20
Q

What are the second declension nominative neuter plural ending(s)?

A

-a

21
Q

What are the third declension nominative singular ending(s)?

A

blah

22
Q

What are the third declension nominative masculine/feminine plural ending(s)?

A

-es

23
Q

What is the format for a dictionary entry of a Noun?

A

Nominative Singular, Genitive Singular, gender, definition

24
Q

What is the format for a dictionary entry of an Adjective?

A

masculine form, feminine form, neuter form, definition

25
Q

What is the name of Hermes’ staff?

A

A Caduceus

26
Q

What is the rule about questions that involve the two sons of Mars and Rhea Silvia?

A

ITS NEVER REMUS

27
Q

Who were the two lovers, one of which being a prince of troy and the other a goddess of dawn?

A

Aurora (Roman) / Eos (Greek) and Tithonus

28
Q

What was the only battle Hannibal ever lost?

A

Zama

29
Q

Who was the only person Hannibal ever lost to?

A

Publius Cornelius Scipio

30
Q

What significant battle did Hannibal win in the Second Punic War?

A

Cannae

31
Q

What was the Circus Maximus?

A

A chariot racing stadium

32
Q

Who was emperor in 1 A.D.?

A

Agustus

33
Q

What was the most important part of a Roman name?

A

The Nomen

34
Q

What was the secret fourth name Romans could unlock?

A

The Cognomen

35
Q

Who got made armor during the Trojan war from Hephaestus?

A

Achilles

36
Q

Who wore a Toga Candida?

A

Candidates

37
Q

What was the name of the inspirational goddesses of literature, science, and the arts?

A

The Muses

38
Q

Who was the Chief Muse?

A

Calliope

39
Q

Who was the muse of astronomy?

A

Urania

40
Q

Give the dictionary entry for the Latin word meaning death.

A

Mors, Mortis, F. - Death

41
Q

When did Caesar take control?

A

59 B.C.E.

42
Q

Who was the wealthiest god?

A

Hades

43
Q

Who is the Roman goddess of the hearth?

A

Vesta

44
Q

Who is the Greek goddess of the hearth?

A

Hestia

45
Q

Who is the Greek goddess of grain?

A

Demeter

46
Q

Who is the Roman goddess of grain?

A

Ceres

47
Q

How did the Pegasus come to be?

A

It sprung from Medusa’s severed neck.

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