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Introduction to Latin

This worksheet introduces Grade 7 students to basic Latin vocabulary, grammar, and Roman culture.

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CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.7.4CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.7.5

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LatinRoman CultureVocabularyGrammar
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Introduction to Latin

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Read each question carefully and provide your best answer. Some sections require you to fill in blanks, choose the correct option, or write a short answer.

Complete the following sentences with the correct Latin word or its English meaning.

1. The Latin word for 'hello' is  .

2. 'Vale' means   in English.

3. The Latin word for 'water' is  .

4. 'Terra' means   in English.

1. Which of the following structures was used for gladiatorial contests in ancient Rome?

a

Pantheon

b

Colosseum

c

Forum

d

Aqueduct

Roman Colosseum

2. What language was primarily spoken in ancient Rome?

a

Greek

b

Egyptian

c

Latin

d

Hebrew

1. What is a declension in Latin grammar?

2. Give an example of a Latin noun and its English meaning.

Match the Latin phrases on the left with their English meanings on the right.

1. Carpe Diem

 

a. My apologies

2. Ad Astra

 

b. Seize the day

3. Mea Culpa

 

c. To the stars