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perfrmce exam latin2
Question | Answer |
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qui- | who |
cur- | why |
quid est- | who is |
quo- | where |
quid- | what |
quod- | what |
quae- | which |
quis- | who |
Name the SCRAPPILES. | S Suspicatus C Conspicatus R Regressus A Adeptus P Precatus P Passus I Ingressus L Locatus E Egressus S Secutus |
Define the SCRAPPILES. | S-having suspected C-having caught sight of R-having returned A-having obtained P-having prayed P-having allowed I-having entered L-having spoken E-having departed S-having followed |
What is a way to know if a word is a perfect active? | If it is a SCRAPPILES |
What is a way to know if a word is a present active participle? | If the participle has an ns or nt |
An example of a present active participle? (give one for walking) | ambulans, ambulantes |
What is a way to know if a participle is a perfect passive? | When the particple isn't a perfect active or present active |
Using the verb, portat, give the imperfect indicative with the translation. | portabat; he was carrying |
Using the verb, portat, give the imperfect subjunctive with the translation. | portaret; he was carrying |
Using the verb, portat, give the pluperfect indicative with the translation. | portaverat; he had carried |
Using the verb, portat, give the pluperfect subjunctive with the translation. | portavisset; he had carried |
What is a defixione? | A curse tablet |
What is the purpose of writing a defixione? | Calling for the punishment of an enemy |
How do you write a defixione? | Write the name of the offender with details of their crime, call their name to God for punishment |
What would you write if you did not know the offender's name? | Write a list of suspects |
What would you do once you finish writing your defixione? | you would roll it up, fasten it with a nail, and throw it in a well or spring |
What is a common figure seen on some defixiones? | A bearded demon, carrying an urn and torch standing on a boat |
What do the urn and torches on the bearded man represent? | death |
Why is the bearded man on a boat? | Because it symbolizes the boat of Charon |
Who is Charon? | the ferryman of the Underworld |
Which river did Charon take the souls of the dead across? | River Styx |
What is the elite of the Roman army? | exercitus |
What were the characteristics of a soldier in Rome? | They were Roman citizens, full time professional, signed for 25 years |
What was the recruiting investigating board called? | inquisitio |
What were at least five characteristics Vegetius said should be in a Roman citizen? | Alert eyes, head upright, strong calves, intelligent, long fingers |
How many miles did a young soldier march a day? | 24 Roman miles |
What were four physical exercises done by the soldiers? | running, swimming, jumping, carrying heavy packs |
What is a gladius, pugio, pilum, and scutum? | A gladius is a stabbing sword; A pugio is a dagger; A pilum is a javelin; a scutum is a shield |
Where is the gladius worn? | On the right side of you body |
Where is the pugio worn? | On the left side of the body |
What is lorica segmentata? | segmented armor of metal strips |
What is a conglum? | A military belt |
What are caligae? | military sandals |
What were peacetime duties of Roman soldiers? | building, roadmaking, working on pottery, baking, working on brewery, an building swords |
What was the annual pay for a Roman soldier? | 300 denarii |
What were 4 deductions from a Roman soldier's pay? | food, clothing, equipment, savings |
What two things does a soldier get if he's discharged? | 3000 denarii, an allocation of land |
What fighting skills did various auxiliary troops have? | they were slingers and archers |
What type of auxiliary troop was the most important? | cavalry |
What were 3 ways auxiliary troops were used? | they would attack, defeat the enemies, and protect the center |
What was the reward for an auxiliary soldier being discharged? | Roman citizenship |