Legacy of Roman Language: Influence on Modern Languages and Expressions

The video explores the lasting legacies of the Roman Empire, focusing on language. Latin, the language of Rome, evolved into Romance languages and influenced English significantly. The video discusses Latin prefixes, roots, and the Latin alphabet's impact on English. It highlights the use of Roman numerals and Latin phrases in modern language. Additionally, it covers Roman literature, particularly epics and oratory, emphasizing figures like Cicero. The video concludes with a review and quiz questions to reinforce learning.

Which language did Latin evolve into as the Roman Empire expanded?

• Romance languages

• Germanic languages

• Celtic languages

• Slavic languages

How many letters were originally in the Latin alphabet?

• 26

• 30

• 18

• 23

What does the Latin prefix 'inter' mean?

• Among

• Above

• Outside

• Below

What system did the Romans use to express numbers?

• Arabic numerals

• Roman numerals

• Binary system

• Decimal system

What does the Latin phrase 'carpe diem' translate to?

• Time flies

• Live and let live

• Out of many, one

• Seize the day

Which Greek epics inspired Roman writers?

• The Aeneid and The Odyssey

• The Iliad and The Odyssey

• The Odyssey and The Argonautica

• The Aeneid and The Iliad

Who was known as a master of oratory in ancient Rome?

• Cicero

• Homer

• Plato

• Virgil