Latina I - Brumalia

WHAT is the term we use to talk about the SHORTEST or LONGEST day of the year?

• Solstice

• Equinox

• Daylight Savings

• Season

The WINTER SOLSTICE marks the SHORTEST day of the year for which part of the world?

• Northern Hemisphere

• Southern Hemisphere

• The Equator

• The Tropics of Cancer & Capricorn

WHAT themes do you think ancient cultures commonly associated with the WINTER SOLSTICE?

• Death & Rebirth

• Life & Fire

• Fertility & Growth

• Harvest & Food

WHAT possible connection do you think the word SOLSTICE has with Latin?

• 'SOL' is the Latin word for the "sun".

• 'SOL' is the Latin word for "moon".

• 'SOL' is the Latin word for "star".

• 'SOL' is the Latin word for "spirit".

WHAT ancient stone structure is perfectly positioned to line itself up with the sunset during the WINTER SOLSTICE?

• Stonehenge in England

• Giza Pyramids in Egypt

• Moai Statues of Easter Island

• Machu Picchu City of Peru