Test 1 Flashcards
1
Q
Which syllable is NEVER accented in Latin words?
A
The last syllable.
2
Q
Is English a structural or inflected language?
A
English is structural.
3
Q
Which people developed the alphabetic writing, but without the vowels?
A
The Phoenicians.
4
Q
How is “th” pronounced in Latin words?
A
t as in take.
5
Q
Write out four dipthongs:
A
oe, ae, ei, and ay.
6
Q
Which people used hieroglyphics or picture words?
A
The Egyptians.
7
Q
What is our alphabet called?
A
The Roman alphabet.
8
Q
What is the father’s name in our story?
A
Romulus Fidelius Centurio.
9
Q
What is the mother’s name in our story?
A
Aquila.
10
Q
How many children does the Fidelius family have?
A
four children.
11
Q
What are petasi?
A
Broad-rimmed hats.
12
Q
What is a bulla?
A
a good luck charm, usually a necklace.
