1. A LITTLE BIT OF LATIN
DIRECTIONS: Using the diagrams below, design a roman coin, bill, or banner by
incorporating one of the Latin quotes , mottos, or words from the list on the following
slides.

2. A LITTLE BIT OF LATIN
The Latin language developed in ancient times in the region of
central Italy, which includes Rome. The vast number of conquests or
occupations of foreign lands achieved by the Romans throughout
Europe helped the language spread.
Many of the words we use in English are derived from Latin or other
romance languages—which stem from Latin. But we also use classical
Latin almost everyday as well.
Read over the list of Latin abbreviations, quotes, and words. Some of
them you may be familiar with; others you will undoubtedly become
familiar with some time in the future.
After you have reviewed the words and phrases and their meanings,
think about the art project, and design your won coin, bill, or banner
using a famous Latin motto or quote. Be CREATIVE and have FUN!

3. A.D.– ante diem – after death
anno domini – in the year of our Lord
ad infinitum – to the infinte, without end
carpe diem – enjoy the pleasures of the
moment; seize the day
cogita, ergo sum – I think, therefore I am
culpa est mea (mea culpa) – the fault is mine
de facto – in reality
e.g. – exempli gratia – for example
e pluibus unum – one from many ( U.S.
money)
et allii (et al) – and others
i.e. id est – in other words; that is
in media res – in the middle of a narrative or
plot
lapsus linguae – a slip of the tongue
magna cum laude – with great distinction
memento – something that serves to remind
non sequitor – it does not follow– an inference
that does not follow from the premise, illogical
non compos mentis – not of sound mind
nota bene – mark well– used to call attention
to
pax– a period of general stability; peace
per capita – equally to each individual, per
unit of population
per diem– by the day
persona non grata– a person not welcomed
post mortem– occurring after death
post partum– occurring after childbirth
res ipsa loquitur– the affair speaks for itself
RIP– requiescat in pace – may he/she rest in
peace
semper fidelis – always faithful (Marines)
sine qua non– something absolutely
essential
summa cum laude– with highest praise
tabula rasa– a blank tablet
Veni, vidi, vici– I came, I saw, I conquered.
One of Julius Caesar’s most famous
statements
veto– I forbid