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Latin
If you're using the vocative case for a plural word like friends pluralized, would it be amici or amicis, or something different? Thanks!
Thursday, April 30, 2009 at 8:25pm
Latin
When you're conjugating an -ere verb, such as docere, when do you put the macron on the past tense forms? I know in present tense, the macron is only used for you singular+plural and we. Are -ere verbs inconsistent like this, or is it consistent like the future tense? ...
Thursday, April 30, 2009 at 8:05pm
Vocabulary latin and greek
write a word with the latin or greek word parts below. latin root bene, which means "good" with the suffix- diction___________ thanks
Tuesday, April 28, 2009 at 7:31pm
Latin
Is this the correct declension of mea gloria? I'm not sure because it looks like there's too many vowels. If not, could you show me where I went wrong? Thanks for your explanations. mea gloria meae gloriae meae gloriae meam gloriam mea(macron) gloria(macron) Meae ...
Sunday, April 26, 2009 at 10:26pm
Latin
What does Ex Pacem mean?
Sunday, April 26, 2009 at 10:04am
Latin
Is ibi in Latin pronounced ee-bee ih-bee or something different? I want to confirm this for my speech. Thanks, Aline.
Thursday, April 23, 2009 at 11:02pm
history
please check my answer Describe the major territorial advances made by the United States in teh 19th Century Ohio had been admitted by 1803 as a new state. Thomas Jefferson purchased the Louisiana territory from France in 1803, this was the Louisiana Purchase. This addition ...
Monday, April 20, 2009 at 8:26pm
math equation
At east end middle school, twice as many students study spanish as study latin. The spanish class has 3 fewer than 25 Students. LET L REPRESENT THE NUMBER OF STUDENTS IN LATIN CLASS. USE THE GIVEN INFORMATION TO WRITE AN EQUATION TO FIND THE NUMBER OF STUDENTS IN THE LATIN CLASS.
Friday, April 17, 2009 at 8:33pm
Latin
What does the sentence victoria numerum servorum non augebit translate to? I got-the victory did not add to the many servant. This makes no sense, since many and servant do not agree. What is the correct translation? And thank you
Wednesday, April 15, 2009 at 8:46pm
history
please check these which of the following is a reason the United States became involved in affairs in the Middle East following World War II? a. to limit Jewish immigration into the region b. to prevent oil-rich Arab nations from falling under Soviet influence c. to discourage...
Tuesday, April 14, 2009 at 6:22pm
history- multiple choice
as part of his good neighbor policy toward latin america, president roosevelt: a) abondoned the monroe doctrine b) withdrew american marines from haiti c) proposed to grant puerto its independence I think its b??
Wednesday, April 8, 2009 at 12:34pm
Latin
Servus amicus agricolae pecuniam donabat. What would this translate to? would it be She gave the farmer's money to the servan'ts friend? thanks.
Wednesday, April 8, 2009 at 12:20pm
Latin
To translate the sentence, "I will not be the first to fight" is it "Non ero prima pugnare" or is it "non ero primum pugnare"... in other words, do I translate "I" as feminine because I am a girl, or do I translate it as neuter because ...
Tuesday, April 7, 2009 at 9:35pm
Latin
I'm just a little confused about this translation my book gave me. My book said "Litteris victoriam nuntiant" means they report the victory by means of a letter. Wouldn't this be they report the victory by means of letters? Am I incorrect or is the book? ...
Tuesday, April 7, 2009 at 7:05pm
Latin
My book says the setence "litteris victoriam nuntiant" means they report the victory by means of a letter. Why is letter pluralized in this sentence? Thank you.
Tuesday, April 7, 2009 at 6:45pm
Social studies
What are all the countries/physical features of latin america from a-z?
Monday, April 6, 2009 at 7:55pm
French
Could You Please Check These Thanks. Directions: Choose the correct word that completes the sentence. 1. Une pomme et une poire sont des ------------. A. fraises B. légumes C. fruits. Answer: C 2. C'est ------ un kilo de carottes? A. Comment B. Combien C. Un ...
Monday, April 6, 2009 at 7:05pm
Latin
My book translated the sentence "They report the victory by means of a letter" into "Litteris victoriam nuntiant." Why is it litteris, not litterae. In the English sentence, letter was never pluralized. Why is it now? Thank you so much for explaining this.
Wednesday, April 1, 2009 at 8:10pm
Latin
I am declining the pair "good man." Would the nominative singular form be vir bonus? I'm just not sure since the endings have to be different. Benigne!
Wednesday, April 1, 2009 at 8:02pm
history
please help me with this during the Cold War, a major goal of United States policy in Latin America was to a. build nuclear weapons bases in Central America b. encourage the countries of Latin America to join in the United Naitons c. protect American financial investments in ...
Tuesday, March 31, 2009 at 7:49pm
His
Can anyone tell me if these are correct please? From the list provided below, you must decide if each item was an initiative only within Kennedy’s New Frontier, if it was proposed by both presidents, or if it was an initiative only within Johnson’s Great Society. For...
Tuesday, March 31, 2009 at 4:17pm
social civics
Under the Monroe Doctrine European powers were allowed to intervene in the affairs of independent countries of latin America? true or false
Sunday, March 29, 2009 at 8:04pm
social civics
the Monroe Doctrine stated that the United States would not intervene in the affairs of countries in latin America? true or false
Sunday, March 29, 2009 at 8:01pm
Latin
What is the latin word for normal? Is it normalia? I've been having a hard time finding it. Thanks
Saturday, March 28, 2009 at 2:57pm
history
the building of the Panama Canal was important because it a. helped stabilize the economies of Latin American countries b. improved relations between Colombia and the United States c. facilitated movement between Atlantic and Pacific ports d. promoted European investment in ...
Friday, March 27, 2009 at 10:06pm
Geography
How many continents are in Latin America?
Tuesday, March 24, 2009 at 9:08pm
Latin
Does equos agricolarum translate to the farmers' horses? I'm confused how sometimes s' or 's words sometimes have are accompanied by the nominative, while other times they are followed or preceded by the accusative. Which should you use? Or are the rules fluid...
Friday, March 20, 2009 at 8:31pm
Statistics/probability
Of 120 students, 60 are studying French, 50 are studying Latin and 20 are studying French and Latin. Find the probability that a student is: (a) studying French or Latin and (b) studying neither.
Thursday, March 19, 2009 at 11:19am
Latin
Can anyone think of any witty or inspirational Latin phrases? I have a Latin phrase project. I googled Latin phrases, but a lot of phrases are modern day ones, only in Latin. For my project, they must be ancient Latin phrases (or at least appear that way). Thank you.
Thursday, March 19, 2009 at 9:17am
Latin reposts for Jeremy and gggggggg
http://www.jiskha.com/display.cgi?id=1237249436
Tuesday, March 17, 2009 at 10:53am
Latin
In what instances do you use the nominative for the word preceding "of the," in oppose to the genitive. For example, in some of my sentences, I have the nominative, like "Forma terrae in Sicilia plana non est." But other times, it is genitive "Curae ...
Monday, March 16, 2009 at 8:23pm
Latin
Multi Romani copiam aquae in carris spectant. Would this translate to "Many Romans see the suply of water in the carriages?" Thanks, hopefully this will be the last question.
Monday, March 16, 2009 at 8:11pm
latin
urbs deleo non potuit. deleo has to be changed to the tense of the sentence. translate the sentence
Monday, March 16, 2009 at 7:32pm
Latin
The sentence is: Agricolae equi in reginae terra (with a macron) sunt. The answer is "the farmer's horses are on the queen's land." What ending are you supposed to use for something following an 's or s'? Doesn't this sentence use two different ...
Monday, March 16, 2009 at 3:45pm
Latin
Would you mind checking my translations of these? 1. Silvas claras insulae magnae spectatis. You (plural) see the clear forest of the large island. I wasn't sure if I properly did the "of" part. 2. Numerus servorum in insula erat magnus. I said this meant Numerus...
Monday, March 16, 2009 at 2:45pm
Latin
What is the difference between imperfect and past tense? Is imperfect something you did only once, or multiple times in the past? Thanks for clearing this up.
Saturday, March 14, 2009 at 1:38pm
Latin
Is there anywhere where I can find tips to help study for latin?
Tuesday, March 10, 2009 at 3:59pm
Latin
In my Latin book, adjectives are listed like this: antiquus antiqua anitiquum Do they automatically agree with the appropriate gender, when their appropriatly declined using the right declension? thank you!
Monday, March 9, 2009 at 12:15pm
Latin
Why would multi Romanorum have both multi and Romanorum in the genetive case? Thank you for clarifying this.
Monday, March 9, 2009 at 11:12am
Latin
In Latin, do you put the noun that is possessive in the genetive case, or do you do the noun that is being possessed? Or both? I thought it was just the possesser, but in example given in my textbook, copia cibi, copia is not in the genetive, but cibi is. I'm confused!! ...
Monday, March 9, 2009 at 11:11am
Latin
I'm a little bit confused about Latin declensions. I understand that there's first and second declension nouns and adjectives (as well as a handful of other declensions which we haven't learned yet). But what if you want to mix declensions, and decline a first ...
Saturday, March 7, 2009 at 1:42pm
english
latin roots half awake half sleep 13 letters
Wednesday, March 4, 2009 at 6:36pm
Latin
I am trying to conjugate the verb amare. How would you properly conjugate it? It always trips me up because it doesn't have a voewel before the a like other latin verbs such as portare do. Thanks so much.
Thursday, February 26, 2009 at 5:44pm
Latin
I am trying to write "there are many islands" in Latin. How do you say there? Or can you just start with "are"? Would many islands count as a predicate nominative, or is it would you go into the accusative tense? Thanks!
Monday, February 23, 2009 at 6:37pm
U.S.History
this is what i have. please add more. i'm adding detail by detail which is taking me very long, please just tell me the MAJOR territorial advances that i should add Describe the major territorial advances made by the United States in the 19th Century. Ohio, along with ...
Thursday, February 19, 2009 at 8:00pm
history
Hi jiskha! I am studying for a test on Latin America. I know the Helms Burton Act was to place an embargo on Cuban goods, but what was the other act that limited immigration? If I recall correctly, it allowed Cuban immigrants if they washed ashore, but if they were stranded at...
Thursday, January 29, 2009 at 10:22pm
social
what is the influence of the latin language
Monday, January 19, 2009 at 5:01pm
English/Latin Translation
How do you say "live free" in latin?
Wednesday, January 7, 2009 at 6:14am
English
Can someone please write an epigram for me?!?! 2-4 lines witty last line simple (I have to translate it into Latin)
Monday, December 1, 2008 at 7:29pm
English/Latin
I need help writing an epigram in english that I must translate into Latin. 2-4 lines witty last line simple (since I must translate it) Nothing vulgar
Monday, December 1, 2008 at 7:21pm
social studies
Are there ant websites I can go to that tell me about Latin America's geography?
Thursday, November 20, 2008 at 5:42pm
chemistry
Is hydrogen a greek/latin word
Thursday, November 20, 2008 at 11:59am
world history
this is christian europe 300-1200 i have these two questions left from a long study guide what were some of the changes that the christian church underwent from roman times to the middle ages? compare and contrast role and position of women in latin Europe and the Byzantine ...
Thursday, November 13, 2008 at 9:20pm
biology
how do you come up with a latin animal name for a taxonomy project
Tuesday, November 11, 2008 at 7:29pm
Vocabularay
First of all, look at the definition in the dictionary: Main Entry: van·guard Pronunciation: 'van-"gärd also 'va[ng]- Function: noun Etymology: Middle English vantgard, from Middle French avant-garde, from Old French, from avant- fore- (from avant ...
Thursday, October 23, 2008 at 7:01pm
Chemistry
Acetic acid, HC2H3O2, is the sour constituent of vinegar (acetum is Latin for "vinegar" ). In an experiment, 3.76 g of acetic acid was burned. HC2H3O2(l) + 2 O2(g) 2 CO2(g) + 2 H2O(l) If 54.6 kJ of heat evolved, what is ÄH per mole of acetic acid?
Saturday, October 18, 2008 at 10:37pm
Latin
I saw the Tiber RIVER flowing through Rome. flumen fluminibus flumina fluminum Question 2 I love the POEMS of Vergil! carmen carmine carmina carminum Question 3 In his statue of Anchises, Aeneas, and Ascanius, Bernini did a beautiful job of depicting the stages of the BODY ...
Wednesday, October 15, 2008 at 3:05am
latin
When I am translating Latin sentances, where should I start. Should I identify what all the words mean or should I find the subject of the sentence or maybe the main verb.
Sunday, October 12, 2008 at 9:03pm
Spanish
How do you say. "they were one of the first latin rock bands in colombia" in spanish?
Tuesday, October 7, 2008 at 3:24pm
Latin America
Would anyone out there know any particularly useful places (translation: please do not merely give me a remedial tutorial about how one conducts research)to go in which to look for people that are viewed as heroes by the indigenous (native) peoples of Latin America?
Monday, October 6, 2008 at 5:09pm
latin
is there a site that i can practice simple sentence translations, where it will give the answer if i am wrong?
Sunday, October 5, 2008 at 10:48am
Latin America
I am going to "buckle down" and get started on my oral presentation for my Culture and Civilization of Latin America course. My assigned person is Simón Bolívar. Do you have any specific suggestions as to where I could find information (in English at ...
Saturday, September 27, 2008 at 7:53pm
latin
I have to write a simple Latin poem by tomorrow; we can literally write anything. Does anyone know any good websites for inspiration?? or want to tell me a poem in latin i could use.
Thursday, September 18, 2008 at 11:58am
5th grade
what is the latin word for "after the fact"
Tuesday, September 16, 2008 at 6:59pm
latin
how do you say "hello" and "goodbye" in Latin?
Saturday, September 6, 2008 at 7:23pm
Latin
I really want to learn Latin. If I want to become an Archeologist I think I may need to know the language if I find anything on it.
Thursday, September 4, 2008 at 3:28am
Lit
humanism is a.equal rights for all b.devotion to the greek and latin classics c.the renaissance system of classifying people d.none of the above from what I understood from reading about renaissance humanism from wikipedia I chose B
Sunday, August 10, 2008 at 12:31pm
world history/social studies
The urban lower class, former rural workers, women, unions, and the Catholic church have emerged as new political forces in Latin America. Write an essay describing the effect each of these groups had on Latin America's political system. can i please get some help with ...
Saturday, August 2, 2008 at 8:57pm
Marketing
As a novice in global marketing, which alternative for global market-entry strategy would you be likely to start with? Why? What other alternatives do you have for a global market entry? (Marketing: The Core, 2nd ed.) It appears as though the choices from the book are the ...
Tuesday, July 29, 2008 at 3:51pm
english
When mapping out a poem's rhyme scheme and the poem exceeds the amount of letters in the latin alphabet what symbols does one use to continue mapping the rhyme scheme?
Monday, July 14, 2008 at 2:19pm
History
Presidents John F. Kennedy and Lyndon B. Johnson both sought to fight poverty and racial inequality. The legislation that Kennedy proposed was called the New Frontier and that which Johnson proposed was called the Great Society. Even though some of Kennedy’s ideas didn&#...
Friday, July 11, 2008 at 8:52pm
Latin
just from looking at the verb, is there a way to determine what conjugation it is in?
Wednesday, July 9, 2008 at 6:05pm
History
Could someone review and correct my answers please. I need to decide if each item was an initiative only within Kennedy’s New Frontier, if it was proposed by both presidents, or if it was an initiative only within Johnson’s Great Society. 1. Head Start – Johnson...
Friday, July 4, 2008 at 1:45pm
latin
please translate GAVI
Monday, June 16, 2008 at 9:43pm
History
Could someone check my answers. I have to decide if each item was an initiative only within Kennedy’s New Frontier (K), if it was proposed by both presidents (B), or if it was an initiative only within Johnson’s Great Society (J). 1.Head Start - J 2. Peace Corps - K ...
Monday, May 26, 2008 at 4:04pm
History
Could someone check my answers. I have to decide if each item was an initiative only within Kennedy’s New Frontier (K), if it was proposed by both presidents (B), or if it was an initiative only within Johnson’s Great Society (J). 1. Head Start - J 2. Peace Corps - K...
Monday, May 26, 2008 at 4:01pm
Latin
1.'hic Danaos ad tecta ruentes 2.cernimus,obsessumque acta testudine limen. 3.haerent parietibus scalae;postesque sub ipsos 4.nituntur gradibus,clipeosque ad tela sinistris 5.protecti obiciunt,prensant fastigia dextris. 6.Dardanidae contra turres ac tecta domorum 7.culmina...
Saturday, May 24, 2008 at 11:49am
Latin
can you help me with perfect tense
Wednesday, May 14, 2008 at 10:24pm
Social Studies
The Early Middle Ages 2. A tax charged by the church 18. Invaders of EEurope from Scandinavia 25. Languages that evolved from Latin 26. Men who lived in monasteries it would help if you could just give me the answer
Tuesday, May 13, 2008 at 8:19pm
res ipsa loquitur
please check my answer thank you What is res ipsa loquitur and what does it do ? My answer : Res ispa loquitur is a latin tern meaning the thing speaks for itself. This theroy is not often used. Res ispa loquitur is a rule of evidence that creates a presumtion that the ...
Monday, May 12, 2008 at 11:23am
please revise
Oligarchy dominated Latin America’s political structure from 1900 to 1939. At the height of the European industrialization, Latin America became Europe’s main provider for raw materials. Mexico, for instance, provided Europe and North America with hemp, copper, and ...
Monday, May 5, 2008 at 2:19am
please review
Evidence clearly demonstrates Latin America’s political systems transition to democracy. Though unstable, it’s long democratic history reveals progression from oligarchy, to semi-democracy, to an electoral democracy. Thus, with these three cycles of democratization ...
Friday, May 2, 2008 at 6:26pm
Latin
The perfect active stem is formed in what way? I am clueless, but i think it is removing i from end of the third principal part
Friday, May 2, 2008 at 9:34am
Latin
The perfect system of the indicative active includes what tenses? perfect, imperfect and future perfect right!
Friday, May 2, 2008 at 9:31am
please revise & critique
Evidence clearly demonstrates Latin America’s political systems transition to democracy. Though unstable, it’s long democratic history reveals progression from oligarchy, to semi-democracy, to an electoral democracy. Thus, with these three cycles of democratization ...
Friday, May 2, 2008 at 3:25am
please revise
Oligarchy, dominated Latin America’s political structure from 1900 to 1939. At the height of the European industrialization, Latin America became Europe’s main provider for raw materials. Mexico, for instance, provided Europe and North America with hemp, copper, and ...
Friday, May 2, 2008 at 1:10am
please revise
Evidence clearly demonstrates Latin America’s transition to democracy. Though unstable, it’s long democratic history reveals progression from oligarchy, to semi-democracy, to an electoral democracy. Thus, with these three cycles of democratization trace the political...
Thursday, May 1, 2008 at 7:53am
latin-can u help me translate these sentences?
1. propinquus meus plus cupidinis laudis iam demonstraverat, itaque reliquos virtute superavit. 2. utrum trans amnem a latis campis sub silvam ubi plus umbrae gratae erit an circum agros in oppidum ad summam arcem ubi semper multitudo feminarum est cras ambulabimus? 3. ante ...
Monday, April 28, 2008 at 9:11pm
Latin
hic vasto rex Aeolus antro luctantes ventos tempestatesque sonoras imperio premit,ac vinvlis et carcere frenat. illi,indignantes,magno cum murmere montis, circum claustra fremunt:celsa sedet Aeolus arce sceptra tenes,mollitque animos et temperat iras. ni faciat,maria ac terras...
Monday, April 21, 2008 at 3:58pm
Latin
hic vasto rex Aeolus antro luctantes ventos tempestatesque sonoras imperio premit,ac vinvlis et carcere frenat. illi,indignantes,magno cum murmere montis, circum claustra fremunt:celsa sedet Aeolus arce sceptra tenes,mollitque animos et temperat iras. ni faciat,maria ac terras...
Monday, April 21, 2008 at 1:04pm
social studies
i need help with this one problem on a cross word, i couldn't find it any where in the text book.... (blank)factors; reasons why many immigrants from latin america are moving to the united states which include jobs and education. can you help me Pleassseee!!!
Friday, April 11, 2008 at 12:17am
ap world history
I'm working on an assignment in regards to nationalism. I am focusing on the countries or region: Middle East, Africa, Asia, China, and latin America. What sites offer info in regards to the countries that were formed, and newly independent countries, goals of indpendence ...
Wednesday, April 2, 2008 at 11:44pm
English
Please help revise, thanks In this paper I will argue that although Cuba is a communist country it has some democratic characteristics. To support my argument and demonstrate Cuba’s level of democracy, I will analyze and apply the three essential principles of democracy ...
Tuesday, April 1, 2008 at 12:16pm
Latin
How do you switch Latin words to a certain tense? And how do you switch Latin words to a specific view (i.e. third person plural, etc.)? Please explain thoroughly!
Monday, March 24, 2008 at 1:09pm
latin
Debemus in ludo sedere et magistrum audire
Wednesday, March 12, 2008 at 3:09pm
latin
Please Help!! What is the translation for "Debemus in ludo sedeo et magistrum audio
Wednesday, March 12, 2008 at 1:59pm
Latin
I am studying Catullus 101 in Latin. I have to learn the poem off by heart. I have done the scansion, but I'm not sure how that's supposed to help with the actual speaking it...
Wednesday, March 5, 2008 at 1:38pm
latin
ei spectant pueros in illos ludo
Monday, March 3, 2008 at 5:14pm
Latin
I have to do a presentation on Catullus 45 (with Acme and Septimius and their love). I've decided to do a bubble diagram and a collage but I'm having trouble with the analysis. Please help.
Sunday, March 2, 2008 at 8:47am
Latin
I have to do a presentation for Latin on Catullus 45 (a poem with Acme and Septimius). Any tips for presenting and what to say?
Friday, February 29, 2008 at 4:35pm
Latin
What does videtisne mean?
Wednesday, February 27, 2008 at 6:52pm
Latin
Can someone help me to understand the step by step process of the five declensions? I don't seem to understand what makes the first only feminine, etc, etc. If someone could explain it clearly that would be great!
Monday, February 25, 2008 at 3:18pm
French- another check-over
A group of friends spent the weekend in Paris. Say where they each went, using the passe compose of aller. 1. Nathalie est allee au Louvre. 2. Eric et Jerome sont alles au Musee d'Orsay. 3. Caroline et Claire sont allees au Centre Ponpidou. 4. Vincent est alle au Quartier ...
Sunday, February 24, 2008 at 10:22am
spell
What is the Latin route of conquer???
Tuesday, February 12, 2008 at 10:37pm
english please revise
The Evolution of Inequality James K. Galbraith, a Government/ Business professor at the University of Texas in Austin, has gathered data and other sources to analyze the evolution of inequality in the world at large. Galbraith in junction with a group of students has created ...
Sunday, February 10, 2008 at 12:26am
history
How did U.S. “Manifest Destiny” impact Latin America?
Saturday, February 9, 2008 at 12:04am
latin
I have to write an analysis of Catullus 8th poem. Tips on how to write analysis please?
Sunday, January 27, 2008 at 10:54am
US History
Do you think that the Roosevelt Corollary to the Monroe Doctrine fundamentally altered the nature of the doctrine and the intentions of its origianl authors (Monroe and JQ Adams)? If so explain how. If not, explain how the doctrine and the corollary are comparable. Here is my ...
Tuesday, January 22, 2008 at 8:25pm
latin
How do you translate this sentence? Manus autem iuvenum, qui statuam sacram movere iussi erant, timebat ne dea irata esset. I translated it as "But the hand of the young men, who had been ordered to move the sacred statue,..." Is that right so far and how do you ...
Friday, January 18, 2008 at 2:44pm
Latin
I need some help with pluperfect/future perfect translations. I shall meet You (singular) will arrive You (plural) will leave They will carry They will put on I can't figure them out for the life of me! Thanks, Natalie
Thursday, January 17, 2008 at 9:42pm
english/latin
What is 'chiasmus'?
Monday, January 14, 2008 at 2:15pm
Latin
I need to create a modern interpretation on Horace's ode 1.9, but I don't know what to write about. If anyone could help me I would be grateful.
Sunday, January 13, 2008 at 6:25pm
Latin
In Catullus' 3rd poem what does "Veneres Cupidinesque" refer to and what is the signifigance of "passer"? I've checked some sites but they dont give me clear explanations to these 2 things.
Sunday, January 13, 2008 at 10:19am
history
Is the language of the church latin?
Tuesday, November 27, 2007 at 10:32pm
Math essay
Can you please proofread my essay? My teacher is grading on accuracy, quality, correct spelling and grammer. The History of Mathematics As of today, there are plenty of new developments in the area of Mathematics. In at least some Mathematics courses, it doesn’t cross the...
Tuesday, November 27, 2007 at 6:28pm
Latin
I have to translate the following sentence into English: Familia nostra amicītiam servōrum nostrōrum cūrā et grātiā semper augēbit et servābit. So far, this is what I've got: Our family will always increase and save the ...
Monday, November 5, 2007 at 5:35pm
English
Every word in a poem is supposed to have meaning, but what does Chelsea, Massachusetts have to do with the poem? I know the word "liberty" has connotations with freedom, the statue of liberty, etc...the latin culture is having to sell their dreams to make it in ...
Saturday, October 20, 2007 at 4:31pm
English
I need help answeringthis question about a poem. i will write the instructions below..Thank you How does Martin Espada use imagery,setting, and figures of speech to convey the idea in " Latin Night at the Pawnshop"? the only problem i am having is understand what the...
Friday, October 19, 2007 at 12:22pm
latin
How do you translate 'quas meruerunt?'
Sunday, September 30, 2007 at 9:42am
world history
The Open Door Policy stressed American cooperation and nonintervention in Latin American affairs. True False
Tuesday, September 18, 2007 at 5:02pm
World History
The urban lowe class, former rural workers, women, unions, and the Catholic church have emerged new political forces in Latin America. describing the effect each of these groups had on Latin America's political system.
Tuesday, September 18, 2007 at 4:45pm
Social Studies / World Civilizations
In the initial years after the wars of independence, Latin Americans: A. Had driven out their colonial rulers B. Challenged the colonial economic and social structures C. Capitilized on popular, grassroots movement to effect social changes D. Both B and C Please help with a ...
Tuesday, September 11, 2007 at 6:45am
History / Social Studies
Independence in Spnish and Portuguese speaking Latin America accompanied: A. The maintenance of many colonial traditions B. Widespread social change C. The abolition of slavery D. The adoption of democratic principles. B is best.
Friday, August 17, 2007 at 6:21am
history
what is a line of rulers that passes power from father to son It could be a hereditary monarchy or a dynasty. It can also be primogeniture if the power and lands pass to the oldest son. Please not #2 below which is taken from an online dictioary. Main Entry: pri·mo&...
Wednesday, August 15, 2007 at 9:20pm
translation
hi, my name is lily and i need a site or someone very skilled and knowelged in the ancient language of latin to translate for me: the word "courage" and "honor" its very important to me that the exact meaning is put across, not a simple word substiute. ...
Tuesday, July 31, 2007 at 9:36pm
English 3
WHat is the percent that English derives from Latin? I don't know if there's an actual number you can give for this question. If you're talking about vocabulary, it's probably more than 50%; if you're talking about grammar and structure, it's probably ...
Friday, July 6, 2007 at 6:14pm
roman poetry
i looked up cais publius virgil and the site i went to came up was Publius Vergilius Maro is this the same person?? Publius Vergilius Maro = his full name in Latin Gaius or Caius is the spelling of Julius Caesar's first name. =)
Thursday, June 28, 2007 at 10:54am
language
is latin closer to roman or greek??? roman. awesome. thanks :) so did the greek have poetry like the romans did?? (in the mythology days i mean) Thank you for using the Jiskha Homework Help Forum. Here is a bit more about the family of languages: http://concise.britannica.com/...
Thursday, June 28, 2007 at 10:27am
social
Explain the turmoil of Latin american countries, whos involved and whats the consequences of their actions. Also what has changed throughout the year and what has stayed the same....thanks for any help :) Thank you for using the Jiskha Homework Help Forum. To get the clearest ...
Monday, June 11, 2007 at 10:06pm
Shakespeare's "Othello"
What evidence is there that Othello may have been a Mexican? Thank you for using the Jiskha Homework Help Forum. A Mexican may have played Othello but if you are referring to Shakespeare's Othello: A Christian Moor and general of the armies of Venice. P.S. Perhaps you ...
Saturday, June 9, 2007 at 8:09pm
spanish/social
Latin americans have immigrated here legally or illegally, and some remain in their countries. Lately George Bush has made a deal for illegal aliens. What is the importance of this? Thank you for using the Jiskha Homework Help Forum. Here is the site explaining about the long-...
Thursday, June 7, 2007 at 9:36pm
math
help with solving a magic square http://www.jiskha.com/display.cgi?id=1125461237.1125498843 MAGIC SQUARES Magic squares, those seemingly innocent looking collections of numbers that have fascinated so many for centuries, were known to the ancients, and were thought to ...
Tuesday, June 5, 2007 at 5:19pm
Latin
In what section of which writing does Pliny the elder talks about unusual animals? I think the panda is one of the animals he talks about. Thank you for using the Jiskha Homework Help Forum. Here are some sites for you: 1. http://www.livius.org/pi-pm/pliny/pliny_e3.html...
Monday, June 4, 2007 at 1:38pm
english
I find it at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cagoule There is a relationship -- what the people referred to in the second link wore -- a cowl ( http://www.answers.com/cowl ). I think the origin is French, but I can't find anything specific either. =( Thanks for all the ...
Sunday, May 20, 2007 at 7:07am
Writing
If you are interested in going into a career as an author, what courses would you take in high school and college? (besides English, of course) I know what career I want to have, and I am concerned about any and all subjects I should take. For example, would you suggest taking...
Wednesday, May 16, 2007 at 6:09pm
English
im an only child and parents are too busy to help so, i need to interview someone that went to school 20 years ago and i was wondering if anyone would like to help me. Theses are my 7 questions because i already have 3 answered: 1.How was school like back then for you? 2.What ...
Sunday, May 6, 2007 at 6:03pm
latin
What myth? About the origin of what? Surely not the language. ?? what was the myth about it's origin? I didn't see much about a myth. Saw more the development of it: http://www.learnlatinlanguage.com/HISTORY.HTM I hope that helps. If not, maybe someone else ...
Saturday, April 28, 2007 at 6:24am
Spanish
What did Jorge Luis Borges fight for and what did he fight against? What were the measures he used to bring about change and was it peaceful or not...please do not say wikipedia because i cant find it in there thanks What you need will be in one of these two bios. http://www....
Sunday, April 22, 2007 at 5:27pm
physical science
The answer to this can be found more quickly by consulting either an online or hardcopy dictionary. Here is an online dictionary definition. Main Entry: ge·ol·o·gy Pronunciation: jE-'ä-l&-jE Function: noun Inflected Form(s): plural -gies Etymology: New ...
Thursday, April 19, 2007 at 6:05pm
spanish
What is the difference between a refugee and an immigrant. Also, What is the solution the economic problem of hispanics? Thanks for any help that you may have. Thank you for using the Jiskha Homework Help Forum. When you want to know the definition of a word, always look in a ...
Sunday, March 4, 2007 at 9:25pm
Science
Maybe "sleep mode"? http://www.answers.com/hibernate http://library.thinkquest.org/TQ0312800/hibernate.htm http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hibernation =) This was an extra credit Q on a 6th grade science test.. "What do we call the period of ...
Thursday, March 1, 2007 at 8:53pm
what is the difference
what is the difference between 14kt gold and 14k gold and what one is the better gold Both are the same thing Thank you for using the Jiskha Homework Help Forum. In addition to the answer you already have, look what might happen if you don't distinguish between lower and ...
Monday, February 26, 2007 at 1:12pm
Survey
What first comes to mind when you see or hear the word blood? red, then death, then if i kept thinking, it wouldn't be a first thought sang -- as in the latin base
Friday, February 23, 2007 at 12:06am
religion, help
can someone explain to me or help me out on the following question thanks. How has Christianity, a faith based on the teachings of one text (the Bible), divided into so many denominations? What religion are you looking at this from? because many different denominations will ...
Friday, January 19, 2007 at 3:47am
history
democracy did not develop in latin america because the region was? Please check your book. This kind of open-ended question can only be answered by consulting the author of the phrase. Thank you for using the Jiskha Homework Help Forum. Here is a good site about democracy iin ...
Thursday, January 11, 2007 at 9:00pm
finance
pro forma financial statements are a. the most comprehensive means of financial forecasting b. often required by prospective creditors Thank you for using the Jiskha Homework Help Forum. Here is a definition of Pro Forma Financial Statements: Definition Financial statements as...
Sunday, January 7, 2007 at 9:49pm
Spanish - Need Essay Corrected Please!
Hello everyone. I recently had to write a short essay for spanish for my quaterly project. I was wondering if anyone could check it over for me and point me out to any corrections I need to make. It'd be greatly appreciated for your help. Below is my spanish version and ...
Sunday, January 7, 2007 at 6:19pm
french
how do you remember all those words I always made vocabulary cards with the (French, Spanish, Latin, etc) on one side and the English on the other. Sometimes I would make the cards with the definition on one side and the word on the other. Then if I didn't have a parent or...
Friday, December 29, 2006 at 5:48pm
Science
HELP! I need to know what the Latin meaning of Rectus femoris, Subscapularis, Masseter, and Tibialis anterior are!!!! I'ma doing a matching sheet, these are the meaning to choose from: Chewing, Under the scapular, Straight of the femur, in front of the tibia. Someone must ...
Wednesday, December 6, 2006 at 9:27pm
science
what is the meaning of binomial http://www.m-w.com/cgi-bin/dictionary two names It is used to identify plants You can look it up in an online dictionary. I did. Main Entry: bi·no·mi·al Pronunciation: bI-'nO-mE-&l Function: noun Etymology: New Latin binomium...
Monday, November 27, 2006 at 3:31pm
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