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A chorus of young Nova Roman citizens performing the Carmen Decennale "Rome To New Rome" by P. Ullerius Stephanus Venator, a poem written for celebrating the ten years of Nova Roma

NEW!!! Concordialia MMDCCLXI Video

Enjoy the video made about last year's 10th Anniversary Concordialia here:

The video is made about the official 10th Anniversary Celebration of the founding of Nova Roma, the 10th birthday of Nova Roma, held on the Kalends of March, 2761 AUC, during the consulship of M. Moravius Piscinus Horatianus and T. Iulius Sabinus, organized by Cn. Cornelius Lentulus and Pannonian citizens of Nova Roma.

You can also hear the reading of the Latin variant of the Declaration of Nova Roma, our founding document, with subtitles, captured on the same day, recorded by Cn. Lentulus.


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Opening of the Ludi Novi Romani

Cn. Iulius Caesar aedilis curulis, omnibus Quiritibus sal.

Today is the first day of the eleven day celebration of Nova Roma's existence. Our res publica has had at times a turbulent past and it means many different things to each citizen. Given the various stresses and strains on such a relatively young structure people could be forgiven for marveling at the fact that Nova Roma still exists, but I happen to believe that it will endure for many a year to come, and whilst it might not always reflect what we imagined when we first assumed our citizenship, it still lives. Each day that the res publica endures is another day that we can move it forward towards our own individual perception of its ideal state, but that requires participation in the life of Nova Roma. I hope that this year will see an increase in the involvement of all of our citizens in the life and activities of Nova Roma, recognizing that only through such participation and engagement will those original hopes and expectations, which usually are far more idealistic than those we hold a few years into citizenship, be achieved.

In recognition of that eleven year milestone as aedilis curulis I declare the opening of the Ludi Novi Romani. Each day for the next eleven days I will post two questions that relate to the history of Nova Roma. To that end I invite you all to participate in this quiz.

Curate, ut valeatis optime!

Cn. Iulius Caesar
aedilis curulis


Nova Roman History Quiz

Welcome to the Ludi Novi Romani, and to our quiz!


To celebrate the 11th anniversary of the founding of Nova Roma, the quiz this time is about our own Nova Roma history.

This is a great opportunity to see how much we can remember, or, for newer citizens, to help you learn about what has happened in our Republic. So please take part, join in the fun, and let's see how much we know, or can find out, about our own past.

There are two questions each day of 11 days representing the 11 years of the existence of the Republic. One mark will be given for each correct answer.

RULES:

1. Each correct answer is worth 1 point. An extra point may be awarded for an especially detailed and excellent answer.

2. Answers are to be sent to this e-mail address before 6.00 am MT (GMT -7hrs / CET -8hrs) the day following the posting of the questions.

3. The decision of the aedilis is final in interpreting what is and what isn't a correct answer.

The answers should all be found in and around the Nova Roma web pages (old and new) and mailing list archives.

Good luck and happy hunting.


Questions and Answers

Day 1 - Year 1 (March 1st)

Question #1. What was the address of the original mailing list of Nova Roma, settled in the First Year, 2750 AUC?

  • Answer #1. novaroma@maine.rr.com

Question #2. What was the exact date of the declaring of our (limited) sovereignty?

  • Answer #2. Feb. 28, 1998.


Day 2 - Year 2 (March 2nd)

Question #3. What was the most memorable event in 2752 AUC?

  • Answer #3. Vedius' dictatorship.

Question #4. Name 3 citizens who received Nova Roman citizenship in Year Two, and are still within the republic as citizens.

  • Answer #4.
Franciscus Apulus Caesar
Cyrene Lucretia Corva Apollinaris
Marcus Bianchius Antonius
Titinius Antonius
Marcus Iunius Iulianus
Tiberius Annaeus Otho


Day 3 - Year 3 (March 3rd)

Question #5. . Name 3 Nova Roman provinces established in the Third Year of Nova Roma, 2753 AUC / 2000 CE.

  • Answer #5.
Gallia
Germania
Argentina

Question #6. We had a female quaestor (quaestrix) in that year, serving in her third term in the same office. Who was she?

  • Answer #6. Patricia Cassia.


Day 4 - Year 4 (March 4th)

Question #7. In the 4th year of our republic (2754 AUC / 2001 CE), a prominent citizen who had the honour having the citizen ID # 1, renounced his citizenship. Who was he, by his full Roman name?

  • Answer #7. Gaius Aelius Ericius.

Question #8. The 4th year of our State saw the reconstruction of the Roman social system of distinguishing capite censi and assidui. Tell us the name of the law, and of the person who introduced it.

  • Answer #8. Lex Vedia de assiduis et capite censis. Flavius Vedius Germanicus.


Day 5 - Year 5 (March 5th)

Question #9. At the beginning of the 5th year of Nova Roma, (2755 AUC / 2002 CE), the honorific title "Pater Patriae" was introduced. To whom was it given, and by whom was it proposed?

  • Answer #9. It was given to F. Vedius Germanicus and M. Cassius Iulianus as our founders and was proposed by M. Octavius Germanicus.

Question #10. A significant part of that year was marked by a conflict arisen between the two consuls, originating from law proposal. Who were these consuls, and what was the conflict between them?

  • Answer #10. Consus: L. Cornelius and M. Octavius Germanicus - a proposed lex that would substantially modify the Censores' power to create Senators.


Day 6 - Year 6 (March 6th)

Question #11. In our 6th year was organized the second international conventus of Nova Roma. Where was it held, what was the official name of the event then? Please name 3 citizens who participated in the Conventus II.

  • Answer #11.
Second Nova Roma Rally
-Bologna, Italy,
-Marcus Iulius Perusianus
Aelius Solaris Marullinus
Lucius Iulius Sulla
Franciscus Apulus Caesar

Question #12. 2756 AUC was not only the second year of the international conventus, but the second year of the Magna Mater Project as well. The most important development, at that time, is that close collaboration was obtained with Professor Pensabene and his assistant, Doc. Alessandro D'Alessio. What was the original intention of the project, and what was the more realistic, official intention later, when the fundraising begun?

  • Answer #12. .


Day 7 - Year 7 (March 7th)

Question #13. Name 5 citizens who got their citizenship in the 7th year of our republic, 2757 AUC / 2004 CE.

  • Answer #13.
Gaius Galerius Laurentius
Gaius Maltinius Caesar
Gnaeus Iulius Caesar,
Publius Flavius Caesar
Aulus Iulius Caesar
Titus Iulius Sabinus
Cato
Marcus Lucretius Agricola
Marca Sempronia Iustina
Tiberia Sempronia Modesta
Gaia Sempronia Graccha Volentia

Question #14. One of the consuls of this year changed his name. Who was he and to what did he change his original name?

  • Answer #14. Cn. Salvius Astur was Cn. Salix Astur.


Day 8 - Year 8 (March 8th)

Question #15. In the Year 2758 AUC, we created our second Nova Roman sestertius. Who are those citizens whose names appear in this coin? Why them??

  • Answer #15. They were the Consul for that year, Franciscus Apulus Caesar Gaius Popillius Laenas.

Question #16. What was the number of assiduus citizens in this year?

  • Answer #16. 245.


Day 9 - Year 9 (March 9th)

Question #17. The year 2759 AUC / 2006 CE saw a big change in the IT infrastructure of the Republic. What was this change? How was it decided? And how was it implemented?

  • Answer #17. Media Wiki was installed on our website. By an edict by Consul Modianus. With WikiMagisters.

Question #18. We are in the year of the "Ap. Claudius Priscus Case". Can you explain to me what was this situation, and how was is solved?

  • Answer #18. He contacted the U.S, government claiming he was representing NR. Modianus tried to bring him to court in NR. Eventually, Priscus left NR.


Day 10 - Year 10 (March 10th)

Question #19. A dedicated, valuable citizen of Nova Roma, and a sitting magistrate died in the 10th year of the Republic, 2760 AUC / 2007 CE. Who was he? From which province? What office did he hold?

  • Answer #19.

Question #20. An attempt for a senatus consultum ultimum was initiated by one of the consuls that year. What was the purpose of this senatus consultum ultimum, what was the reason for such an intention, and who was the consul who tried to introduce it?

  • Answer #20.


Day 11 - Year 11 (March 11th)

Question #21. (...)

  • Answer #21.

Question #22. (...)

  • Answer #22.


Day 12 - Year 12 (March 12th)

Question #23. (...)

  • Answer #23.

Question #24. (...)

  • Answer #24.


Final Results

The scores and final positions are:


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