Unit 1 Lesson 3.4 Language

What was an especially important legacy of Rome for people in medieval times?

• The Roman Catholic Church
• The Roman numeral system
• The Roman alphabet
• The Latin language

Who used Latin to create important documents after the fall of the Roman Empire?

• Church scribes
• Medieval peasants
• Roman scholars
• European nobles

Which modern European languages developed from Latin?

• Russian, Polish, and Ukrainian
• Italian, Spanish, and French
• German, Dutch, and Swedish
• Greek, Turkish, and Arabic

What is the Latin root of the English word 'manual'?

• Mors
• Mater
• Mundus
• Manus

In what subjects is Latin still very important?

• Law, medicine, and religion
• Art, music, and literature
• History, geography, and politics
• Science, technology, and engineering

What is the meaning of the Latin prefix 'pre-'?

• Above
• Behind
• Below
• In front of

What is the meaning of the Latin word 'manus'?

• Foot
• Heart
• Hand
• Head

What is the U.S. motto that appears on the reverse side of a penny?

• United We Stand
• Liberty
• E pluribus unum
• In God We Trust

What is the Roman numeral for 50?

• M
• L
• C
• D

What is the Roman numeral for 100?

• M
• L
• C
• D