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Virginia Certamen Questions, Round Two 1.1-15
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2. Of potatoes, corn, tomatoes, and onions, which would an ancient Roman have eaten? Onions.
Bonus: Which of the following would a Roman have most readily drunk: oleum, vinum, lac . Vinum.
3. In early Roman history the new year began on March 1st. At that time what was the name of the fifth month? Quintilis.
Bonus: After Julius Caesar reformed the calendar, this month was renamed Iulius . Why was this month chosen to honor Caesar? It was the month of his birth.
4. What Greek god is said to have invented the lyre out of a tortoise shell? Hermes.
Bonus: Who is his son who invented the syrinx or reed pipe. Pan.
5. The subjunctive gets its name because it is often yoked under a main verb. When that main clause contains an adjective or adverb expressing degree, what type of subordinate clause are you most likely to find? A result clause.
Bonus: What words would introduce the result clause in the following sentence: The man in front of me was so tall that I was not able to see. Ut non.
6. A fiat is a decree or order. What is the literal meaning of the Latin word fiat ? Let it be done, let it happen.
Bonus: What use of the subjunctive is that? Hortatory/jussive.
7. Put the following four people in chronological order of their deaths: Cicero, Tiberius, Augustus, Antony. Cicero, Antony, Augustus, Tiberius.
Bonus: In what year did Cicero die? 43 B. C.
8. What was the expression used for a man such as Cicero who became consul without having a distinguished family? Novus homo.
Bonus: How long was a censor in office? 18 mos.
9. Who were the Dioscuri? Castor and Pollux/Polydectes.