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Latin Lingua 1 Trivia Quiz

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

A multiple-choice quiz by DrewHiggins. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
DrewHiggins

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
320,395

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
588

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 10

1. What word in the Latin language actually means "language"? Hint

verbatum

lingis

lingua

verbatem

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Question 2 of 10

2. How do you say "hello" in the Latin language? Hint

ni hao

hola

salve

halo

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Question 3 of 10

3. How do you say "did you know" in Latin? Hint

scisne

conscious

conocen

scicne

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Question 4 of 10

4. How do you say "exercise" in the Latin Language? Hint

exercise

excerse

excers

exercere

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Question 5 of 10

5. How do you say "life" in Latin? Hint

vivis

vivus

vita

vive

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Question 6 of 10

6. What is the most literal translation of the Latin phrase "Quid Agis"? Hint

how are you

where to

come along

going with

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Question 7 of 10

7. What is the most literal translation of the Latin word "Casa"? Hint

Hellesponte

Kamikaze

Dead man

House or Cabin

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Question 8 of 10

8. Can you tell me what English word is derived from Julius Caesar's family name? Hint

July

Caesar

Jules

Augustas lorraine

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Question 9 of 10

9. From what famous play do the words "Et tu Brute" come? Hint

Men and Betrayal

Brutes and Gods

Julius Caesar

Et Cetera

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Question 10 of 10

10. What is the most literal translation of the Latin word "Urbs"? Hint

City state

State

City

Country

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What word in the Latin language actually means "language"?

Answer: lingua

"Lingua" means language in Latin and is derived from the Greek language. Easy, right?

2. How do you say "hello" in the Latin language?

Answer: salve

"Salve" is one way to say hello in Latin but when addressing a group of people you say "salvete".

3. How do you say "did you know" in Latin?

Answer: scisne

"Scisne" is used in the Latin language to pose trivial questions. "Scisne" refers to the conscious thought and it means "did you know?".

4. How do you say "exercise" in the Latin Language?

Answer: exercere

"Exercerse" is a term that means "to exercise". It's derived from the Greek language, like many of the Latin words. Exercising was as important as an education in the Roman schools; in fact it was considered to be a part of their education. I think we could afford to adopt that line of thinking here in America.

5. How do you say "life" in Latin?

Answer: vita

"Vita" means "life" in Latin and is the basis for the word "vida" in Spanish.

6. What is the most literal translation of the Latin phrase "Quid Agis"?

Answer: how are you

"Quid Agis" is one of the most popular Latin greetings.

7. What is the most literal translation of the Latin word "Casa"?

Answer: House or Cabin

I had to throw in an easy one. "Casa" not only means "house" in Latin but it's also a term with which many people are familiar because of its common use in the Spanish language.

8. Can you tell me what English word is derived from Julius Caesar's family name?

Answer: July

Julius's name became the name of a month, July. Many other Roman Emperors did similar things to have their names remembered; for example, you may be able to guess what month's name is derived from Augustus.

9. From what famous play do the words "Et tu Brute" come?

Answer: Julius Caesar

When "Et tu Bruti" is translated it means "You too Brutus" or "You also Brutus". It's origins come from William Shakespeare's "Julius Caesar" in which Julius's short reign is portrayed in a genius sequence of events.

10. What is the most literal translation of the Latin word "Urbs"?

Answer: City

The correct answer is urbs and it means city.

Source: Author DrewHiggins

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