States Questions—Novice Flashcards
We see the Latin word “ante” in a lot of phrases and abbreviations. What does the abbreviation a.c. on a perscription mean in both Latin and English?
ANTE CIBUM-BEFORE FOOD/ANTE CENAM-BEFORE DINNER
B1: What does the phrase a.m. mean in both English and Latin?
ANTE MERIDIEM-BEFORE NOON
B2: If you are reading a history book and you see the phrase ante bellum, what does that mean?
BEFORE THE (CIVIL) WAR
You are reading a footnote in an academic article and you see the Latin abbreviation “op.cit.”. What is that abbreviation short for and what does it mean?
OPERE CITATO-IN THE WORK CITED
B1: In that same article in a later footnote you see the abbreviation “ibid.”. What is that short for and what does it mean?
IBIDEM-IN THE SAME PLACE
B2: In that same article in a later footnote you see the abbreviation “loc. cit.”. What is that short for and what does it mean?
LOCO CITATO-IN THE PLACE CITED
At this point you should always remember the motto of the Marines. What is that motto?
SEMPER FIDĒLIS
B1: Likewise you should always remember the motto of the Coast Guard. What is that motto?
SEMPER PARĀTUS
B2: Additionally you should always remember the motto of the Space Force. What is this motto that translates to “Always Above”?
SEMPER SUPRĀ
“Omnia mutantur, nihil interit” was uttered by what Roman author who also said that only fools laugh at the Latin Language?”
OVID
B1: Without looking at your program, please translate this year’s theme: “Omnia mutantur, nihil interit.”
EVERYTHING CHANGES, NOTHING IS LOST
B2: Give the Latin for that second Ovidian quote: “Only fools laugh at the Latin Language.”
RIDENT STOLIDI VERBA LATINA
What state has as its motto “nil sine numine”?
COLORADO
B1: What state has as its motto “crescit eundo”?
NEW MEXICO
B2: What state has as its motto “ditat deus”?
ARIZONA
What state has as its motto “Esse quam videri”?
NORTH CAROLINA
B1: What nearby state has the motto “Sic semper tyrranis”?
VIRGINIA
B2: What state near Virginia has the motto “Scuto bonae voluntatis tuae coronasti nos”?
MARYLAND
What two word phrase, generally used in legal situations, means that a lawyer will take a case without payment?
PRO BONO
B1: What two word phrase is used to describe an individual who is not part of a case, but is allowed to assist the court in offering information or expertise relevant to the case?
AMICUS CURIAE
B2: What two word legal phrase refers to the idea that a person cannot be convicted of a crime unless it is proven that the crime was committed?
CORPUS DELICTI
This year’s state theme “amor animi arbitrio sumitur non ponitur” talks a lot about love. What Latin author gives us the quote “amor omnia vincit” in his Eclogues?
VERGIL
B1: What is the English translation of that motto?
LOVE CONQUERS ALL
B2: What does the two word phrase “amor patriae” refer to?
PATRIOTISM/LOVE OF COUNTRY
What Latin abbreviation, commonly found on tombstones, literally translates as “may he rest in peace”?
R.I.P.
B1: What is the meaning of the phrase found on tombstones “hic iacet sepultus”?
HERE LIES BURIED
B2: What abbreviation is used if the exact dates of a historical figure are not known, but the time in which they were active is known?
FL.
What Latin phrase, which serves as the motto of the U.S. Coast Guard, means “always prepared”?
SEMPER PARĀTUS
B1: What Latin phrase, which serves as the motto of the U.S. Marine Corps, means “always faithful”?
SEMPER FĪDĒLIS
B2: What Latin phrase, which serves as the motto of the Commonwealth of Virginia, means “thus always to tyrants”?
SIC SEMPER TYRRANĪS
Give the Latin and English for the abbreviation i.e.
ID EST – THAT IS
B1: …for the abbreviation e.g.
EXEMPLĪ GRATIĀ – FOR (THE SAKE OF AN) EXAMPLE
B2: …for the abbreviation p.o.
PER OS – BY MOUTH / ORALLY
What state has the motto Sic Semper Tyrannīs?
VIRGINIA
B1: …has the motto Ditat Deus?
ARIZONA
B2: …has the motto Montānī Semper Līberī?
WEST VIRGINIA
Translate the motto of Yale University, Lūx et Veritās
LIGHT AND TRUTH
B1: Translate the motto of Columbia University, In lumine tuō vidēbimus lumen.
IN THY (YOUR) LIGHT WE SHALL SEE LIGHT
B2: Translate the motto of Fordham University, Sapientia et Doctrina.
WISDOM AND LEARNING
I meant to say “Pantheon,” but I accidently said “Parthenon.” What Latin phrase would be used to describe my “slip of the tongue”?
LAPSUS LINGUAE
B1: What Latin phrase, commonly translated as “in memory of,” might you find on a tombstone?
IN MEMORIAM
B2: What Latin phrase, commonly translated as “after death,” is often used to refer to an autopsy?
POST MORTEM
Sometimes you see these Latin phrases scattered about textbooks - especially old ones Can you tell me what the phrase ante bellum means?
Answer: BEFORE THE WAR
B1. Now tell me a two word phrase meaning entirely
Answer: IN TOTO
B2. Now tell me a two word phrase meaning the existing state of affairs
Answer: STATUS QUO
