Roman History/ Grammar, Latin terms Flashcards
When was Julius Caesar killed
15th of March, 44BC
Who was Augustus Caesar
Augustus was the first emperor of Ancient Rome, and he came to power after the death of Julius Caesar. he was known for leading the transformation of Rome from an republic to an empire.
Who was Aeneas?
Aeneas was a Trojan hero, a member of the royal line at Troy and cousin of Hector. He played an important part in defending his city against the Greeks in the Trojan war.
In Ancient Rome, what was the punishment for killing your father?
Poena cullei is an ancient Roman form of execution imposed on people convicted of killing one’s parents.
What is the Latin name for Britan?
Britannia
What is the Latin name for France?
Latin Francia
What is the Latin name for Spain?
Hispania
What are the two ways an accusative can be shown?
- the direct object ( the victim of the verb/ the reciepient of the action.)
- with a prepostition
The silly elephant carries the shark into the house carefully. What is the accusative direct object?
The shark
ad altiora
What is the latin word for “high?”
altiora
terra australis
How did Australia’s name come about?
Terra australis means southern land, as Australia is in the southern hemisphere
Nullarbor
Waterless, treeless plain
What are the three forms of goverment used in Ancient Rome?
Republic, Monarchy, Empire