Latin Language Trivia and Quizzes

Although considered a dead language, most of us use Latin phrases in our daily lives. Can you match the Latin phrase with its English equivalent?

The Roman Catholic Mass once was conducted entirely in Latin. While that is no longer the case, you can still find churches who use the old language.

How familiar are you with some of the Latin phrases that are used in English? Test your Latin expertise with this quiz. Choices in quotes are actual Latin translations (or my own fractured inventions designed to fool you).

Match the Latin word to its definition, and have fun!

Many organisations have mottoes that are Latin in origin. Find these 10 that use, in part, the word "Semper" - "Always".

You want people to think you went to an expensive school. Sadly you actually attended the local comprehensive where the uniform was "something blue". Never fear! Throw a little Latin around and the old boys/girls will welcome you with open arms.

Minimus is a cheese-loving Roman mouse living with a family in Britain. He is working hard to help children of primary school age to learn Latin. Join him on his job interview to see if you would be up to the task.

Whatever your Latin level - neophyte, expert or dilettante (like me) - I hope this quiz will offer at least a modicum of delectability for your cerebral capabilities.

Latin is one of the backbones of the English language. Can you translate English phrases back to Latin, or backwards? Good luck and have fun!

I'll give you the phrase in either Latin, French, or Italian and you give me the correct translation. Good luck. Note: Accent marks, etc. are not included.

I will give you the name of a Beatles song - but in Latin. Your task is to correctly translate the song into its better known English name.

This quiz includes all conjugations in all tenses and active and passive voice. I will give you the person, tense, number, voice, and infinitive forms of the verb. You select the correct form of the verb. Assume all participles to be masculine nominative

Brush up your Latin! This shouldn't be too hard.

Spanish is one of the languages that come from Latin. Many words in Spanish sound very close to those in Latin. But there are also many words that don't resemble each other at all. This quiz is about some of these words.

Here are some common Latin words or parts you may have see inserted into the English language. See if you can determine the Latin meaning. Have fun.

Latin mottos and maxims are often enigmatic and generally hard to translate. See what you make of this selection, and have fun!

This is a quiz about the Latin names for animals.

Suppose that people today spoke Latin. That's the premise of this quiz. A careful look at context clues in the question and the possible answers ought to result in a correct response.

Translate Latin into English and vice versa!

Choose the correct English meaning of the Latin word.

When education was still a more elitist matter, it was seen as 'good style' to spice up one's letters, speeches and writings with a few Latin phrases. In this quiz you find a few relics of such more Latin-minded ages.

This quiz consists of questions regarding basic Latin, inspired by my "Ecce Romani I" textbook. Anyone who's had a year's worth of Latin should score well on this quiz.

I give you a Latin adjective then you have to select its right comparative.

I'll give you a Latin base and you tell me what it means.

A number of standing expressions from Latin are still occasionally used in a non-scholarly context. In this quiz you can demonstate how familiar you are with some of those surviving phrases from a traditional 'classic education'.

Whether we like it or not, the English language still has a lot of its roots in good old Latin. Even our videoclips are from Latin ("video" = "I see") In this quiz the hints work like this: V_ _ _O = V+3letters+O = VIDEO.

Take my generalized Latin vocabulary test to see how well you know this ancient language.

This is from my Latin notes. If you see anything wrong leave me a message. This should be very easy, its all multiple choice. Just think about English words that come from these words.

I will give you the name of a song, translated into Latin. You have to give the song name in the original English. All songs are from the 60s or 70s.

I give you a Latin word from the 3rd declension. Then you have to select the correct genitive form. Good luck!

Do you think you know Latin well enough? Test yourself with these verbs and sentences! Choose the right answer among the ones given.

This is a simple quiz for Latin 1 and Latin 2 students. Have fun!

Provided are some further words of some interest. Please note the words should not be in caps, however this Quiz format is stubborn.

In this quiz you find some 'popular' quotes from Latin sources. In most cases you have to guess their correct meaning.In a couple of cases you are required to know the source of the quote.

How well do you know your basic Latin vocabulary? You will be given a Latin verb/noun/adjective for which you be asked to give the correct English counterpart. Numbers next to Latin verbs denote conjugation number. Please tell me what you think!

Here are some of my favorite expressions. See if you can find the proper denotation listed below. Enjoy!

This quiz is so easy if you are taking Latin or took it a long time ago!

Some Latin is still used in English today. Although I hope you won't cheat, a great site for the truly stumped is www.forumromanum.org

Come and test your Latin grammar! It's a good practice and you'll learn a lot, too!