Romeo and Juliet 5.3 Word Nerd: monument

What did the Latin word 'monumentum' originally refer to?

• A type of Roman clothing

• A form of ancient currency

• A structure like a building or tomb

• A type of ancient weapon

In Shakespeare's time, what was the primary use of the word 'monument'?

• A type of garden

• A type of musical instrument

• A mausoleum

• A public square

What does Shakespeare refer to when he mentions the Capulet family's 'monument'?

• A family heirloom

• A public park

• A historical document

• A mausoleum

From whom does the word 'mausoleum' derive its name?

• Alexander the Great

• King Marcellus

• Julius Caesar

• King Tutankhamun

What was the significance of the monument built for King Marcellus?

• It was the tallest structure in the world

• It was one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World

• It was the first building made of marble

• It was the largest library in ancient times