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Virginia Certamen Questions, Round Three 1.78-104
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VOLITIVE/JUSSIVE
A. Say in Latin, May yall hear me. ME AUDIATIS
B. Now say in Latin, Let me love! AMEM
16. Name the mythological hottie who fell in love with his own reflection. NARCISSUS
A. Which nymph, clearly interested only in looks, pined away for this dude? ECHO
B. Into what kind of flower was Narcissus transformed? NARCISSUS
Now, in the spirit of Black History Month, these final questions will deal with famous Africans (or those who resided in Africa) who influenced the Romans.
17. Which Roman Emperor, who ruled from 193-211 AD, was from Africa? SEPTIMIUS SEVERUS
A. What dynasty of emperors did Septimius Severus found? SEVERANS
B. What emperor, who built a complex of baths in Rome, succeeded Septimius Severus?
ANTONINUS/CARACALLA
18. Who ignored Aeneas when he attempted to visit her in the Underworld? DIDO
A. Who was the sister of Dido? ANNA
B. What Latin phrase, recited by Cato, urged the demise of Carthage?
CARTHAGO DELENDA EST
19. Who received the agnomen Africanus for his defeat of Hannibal? (Publius Cornelius) SCIPIO
A. From what island in the Mediterranean did Scipio invade Africa? SICILY
B. In what battle did Scipio defeat the Carthaginian general Hannibal? ZAMA
20. What famous Egyptian queen did Marc Antony fancy? CLEOPATRA (VII)
A. In what city, famous for its library and lighthouse, was Cleopatra born? ALEXANDRIA
B. At what battle were Antony and Cleopatra defeated? ACTIUM