While Latin is considered a dead language, not in use in any real capacity, it's still considered by many to be one of the most beautiful and even philosophical languages ever spoken. Indeed, many phrases are still used today, because they are just so elegant and lovely to hear.
Do you remember what these following Latin phrases mean? We'll start you off easy and challenge you a bit more as you progress through our 15 questions. To answer correctly, pick the most accurate translation of the Latin phrase into English. Good luck!
1 of 15
What does 'Carpe Diem' Mean?
Conquer life
Start your day
Live every day to the fullest
Seize the day
2 of 15
What does 'Veni, Vidi, Vici' Mean?
I Came, I Conquered, I Win
I Saw, I Won, I Conquered
I Conquered, I Won, I Rule
I Came, I Saw, I Conquered
3 of 15
What does 'Postmortem' Mean?
Before death
Before life
After life
After death
4 of 15
What does 'Anno Domini' Mean?
This year
Annual day of celebration
My domain
In the year of the Lord
5 of 15
What does 'Mea Culpa' Mean?
My wife
My culprit
My scalp
My fault
6 of 15
What Does 'Ave Maria' Mean?
Hail Mary
Mother Mary
Holy Maria
Marie's Eve
7 of 15
What Does 'Et Cetera' Mean?
More of the same
And other things
Including this
As mentioned before
8 of 15
What Does 'Rigor Mortis' Mean?
A careful person
After death
Sick person
Stiffness of death
9 of 15
What Does 'Cogito Ergo Sum' Mean?
Thought is the sum of life
I am my mind
My thoughts are who I am
I think, therefore I am
10 of 15
What Does 'Deus Ex Machina' Mean?
Machines are tools of God
God controls machines
God from a machine
God sees all
11 of 15
What Does 'Semper Fidelis' Mean?
Simply loyal
Strong faith
Ever vigilant
Always faithful
12 of 15
What Does 'Per Capita' Mean?
Per household
Per capital
Per person
Per family
13 of 15
What Does 'Circa' Mean?
Year
Around
Circle
Best guess
14 of 15
What Does 'Caveat Emptor' Mean?
Rule by condition
Buyer beware
Emperor ruling
Covet the empire
15 of 15
What Does 'Vox Populi' Mean?
Power of the populace
Voice of the people
Vote of the people
Power of the poor
Not Quite the Roman Yet
No one can blame you for not scoring high on this test, after all, Latin is a dead language, and hardly useful. Still... READ MORENo one can blame you for not scoring high on this test, after all, Latin is a dead language, and hardly useful. Still, it can be beautiful at times, and some phrases are still around. So if you find yourself interested, read the answers and learn a bit more about it.
Very good! You are on your way to being a real Roman by answering most of the questions correctly! Have a quick look at... READ MOREVery good! You are on your way to being a real Roman by answering most of the questions correctly! Have a quick look at what you got wrong, or take another stab at it.
Your knowledge of Latin phrases is quite impressive! You've obviously had a good education and know your way around... READ MOREYour knowledge of Latin phrases is quite impressive! You've obviously had a good education and know your way around even some dead languages. We hereby declare you a true Roman and we salute you!
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