NLE Culture Latin II pt. 1

 Ubi sum? Videō strigilem et unguentum in callidario, et athletas in palaestrā exercēntes.

What Latin verb is the root of the English words relate, reference, and translation?

As the second king of Rome, _____ greatly influenced the religion of the Roman people. 

The English word pejorative derives from the Latin adjective meaning

What Roman general and son-in-law of Julius Caesar was a member of the First Triumvirate? 

The word jovial, the expression “By Jove,” and the original name for Thursday (Diēs Iovis), all refer to what god?

Whose quest for the golden apples took him to the North African home of Atlas? 

What Latin phrase is equivalent to the expression prō certō? 

Who was Odysseus’ wife who waited twenty years for his return from the Trojan War? 

Who delivered Julius Caesar’s funeral oration and later became a member of the Second Triumvirate? 

Which of these famous people lived at the very end of the Roman Republic? 

After flying with wings of wax over land and sea, I encouraged my son to do the same, and he fell into the sea. Who am I

The Latin ending –tās, as found in hūmānitās, lībertās, and pietās, yields what ending in English?

Who, formerly known as Octavian, became the first Roman emperor and ushered in the Pax Romāna? 

What sorceress aided Jason in his quest for the Golden Fleece, eventually married him, and then killed their children?

The flag of France, the 2018 World Cup soccer champions, is blue, white, and red. What are these colors in Latin?

The student exclaimed "Tibi grātiās agō!" as the Latin teacher handed him the gold medal. 

 What is a typical response if a friend asks you, “Quid novī?” 

Where in ancient Rome would you hear “Hoc habet,” “Iugulā,” and “Avē, Imperātor, nōs moritūrī tē salūtāmus”? 

Which island lies between the toe of Italy and Carthage? 

What was the name of the wax-covered board on which Romans would write with a stilus and smooth over to write upon again

Which happened first according to Roman history and tradition?

 The First Punic War resulted in Rome acquiring which island strategically located between Carthage and Italy?

After defeating his former ally at the Battle of Actium in 31 BC, who went on to become emperor?

 A Roman could learn about Lucretia, Livia, and Cornelia by reading

Which of the following are you most likely to say after you submit your college application?

Who came first in Roman history?

As Pliny the Elder sailed toward Mt. Vesuvius, what did he reportedly exclaim hoping that his courage would appreciated

With what common Roman activity are strigilēs, unguentum, and tepidārium associated?

A Roman traveling from Brundisium to Greece would sail across the

Mosquitoes are among the most common *aestival* pests

 If your teacher says to your class, “Claudite librōs vestrōs et aperīte aurēs vestrās” for what is she asking?

Thread, wax, and feathers are featured in the myths about which Greek inventor, who built the labyrinth?

The expression on the mother’s face revealed her *prescience* of her son’s plans. 

What might Mary say after she graduated from college while working three jobs and caring for a sick mother?

Based on its Latin root, which English word literally means, “to reduce to nothing”?

You start in the carcerēs, head along the spīna, and turn past the metae. Where are you?

 Which province produced linen, papyrus, and a large portion of Rome’s grain supply? 

 During what common Roman event would one see the dropping of a mappa, as well as ōva and delphinī mounted on the spīna?

What Latin phrase best describes the means a Roman emperor could use to control the common people?

Fēlīcem nātālem tibi is an expression appropriate for

What savage mythological animal, pursued by many men, was first wounded by Atalanta? 

 The treasurer of the company is a member of the finance committee on the basis of his position. 

Ēheu! Your alarm did not go off and you are late for school. What Latin word gives us the word which describes you?

At the root of the words animator, animated, and exanimate is the Latin noun which means 

In classical mythology, which hero and monster do NOT encounter each other? 

 Telemachus is related to Odysseus in the same way as _____ is related to Daedalus

What hero in quest of the golden fleece sowed a field with dragon teeth from which sprang armed men?

Theseus and Pirithous went to the Underworld to steal the wife of Pluto, whom Pluto had stolen from Ceres. Who was this

 If your teacher says, “Ī, discipule, ad tabulam et scrībe nōmen tuum,” what should you do?

Where would the Romans go to enjoy lūdī and mūnera?

Where would Roman soldiers gather to exercise or train? 

Who was known for leading a nearly-successful rebellion of slaves in Italy in 73-71 BC?

With too much work for one person to do, each committee member took a task. This is an example of

Medea figures prominently in the myth involving

If a team with aspirations for the championship suffers a near season-ending loss, what might the coach say?

What proud girl challenged Minerva to a weaving contest? 

At the Battle of Actium, the forces of Antony and Cleopatra fought with those of 

 “Diēs est calidus” is an appropriate response to

The murmillō, rētiārius, and secūtor are different types of

What is the meaning of the Latin word from which we derive the English words hesitate, inherent, and adhesive? 

Which Latin expression could describe the ticket necessary to enter a movie? 

 Quis sum? Ego dē Olympō ad terram dēscendō. Sum nūntius deōrum. Ālās in pedibus meīs habeō. 

Take your time and think about the *irrevocable* decision you are about to make! 

Which mythological monster is pictured? 

 The Latin phrase Dramatis Persōnae often introduces a list of

Your colleague is quite belligerent.

Quirinal, Viminal, Palatine, and Aventine are names of

Which state motto declares that its citizens try to preserve their rights? 

Where would one find Charon, Proserpina, and the River Styx? 

The common Latin abbreviation N.B. stands for

Which of these events from Roman history happened first? 

The Rubicon River separated

According to Roman legend, which group of men lived during the Roman monarchy?

Which hero was set adrift on the sea as an infant, grew up to slay a hideous monster, and turned an enemy to stone?

Where might a Roman audience see a spectacle featuring a rētiārius, a secūtor, a bēstiārius, and a vēnātiō? 

What would someone most likely say to a friend whom he has not seen for a long time?

Caesar crossed the Rhine River in 55 BC to fight what foe?

If a friend says that a certain chain of stores is ubiquitous, you know that the stores in this chain are 

What does the abbreviation e.g. mean?

Who is the hero associated with the Golden Fleece and Medea?

The English words interjection, dejected, eject, and trajectory all derive from the Latin word that means to 

While serving as the first emperor of Rome, he ushered in a period of peace known as the Pax Romana. 

Which sea is farthest to the EAST from Rome?

Where did the mythological hero Theseus journey to seek the Minotaur?

Which powerful god was the father of the heroes Hercules and Perseus, and of the deities Mars, Apollo, and Diana? 

What Greek musician journeyed to the Underworld for the return of Eurydice?

What is the Latin word for the universal color of a stop sign?

Where would you find the abbreviation of the Latin words Post Scrīptum? 

Līberī in novīs mūrīs albīs vīllae scrībēbant! What color are the mūrī (walls)?

Which Latin motto could well accompany an official warning? 

Despite his best efforts, the negotiator was not able to ameliorate the hostage situation. 

With the help of Pegasus, the monster Chimaera was killed by 

The best response when you inadvertently bump into your Latin teacher in the hallway is

Before beginning the church service, the priest put on his vestments, which are a special type of 

What Roman leader invaded Britain and Germany in 55 B.C. and spent a number of years in Gaul? 

Apodytērium et peristȳlium et tepidārium erant

 In classical mythology, where would the best, bravest, and brightest heroes spend their afterlife?

 If your friend asks you “Quid agis?” which of the following is the best response? 

 What Roman political faction generally appealed to the desires of the common people?