What is Latin?

Which languages evolved from Latin?

• French, German, Portuguese, Italian, Spanish

• German, Slavic

• English

• Persian, Kurdish, Avestan

Why are those languages called "Romance languages"?

• Because they communicate love and romance

• Because they are derived from the language of the ancient Romans

• Because they sound nice when you speak them

• Because Romeo spoke it to Juliet in that one Shakespeare play

From which language family is English derived?

• Baltic

• Latin

• German

• Hellenic

Does English derive from Latin?

• Yes

• No

What is one thing that you know/ think you know about the ancient Romans?

When did the Normans invade Britain?

• 1982

• 1776

• 1066

• the didn't; this is a trick questions

Tell me thoughtfully why there is NOT just one type of ancient Roman person

Tell me what happened to Latin after Rome fell

Tell me why there are SO many Latin derived words in English (if English isn't a Romance language)?

Provide one way the Roman civilization has left a lasting impact