Deck 1

Question 1

In Roman numerals, what does it mean when a smaller numeral is placed before a larger one?

Answer 1

Subtract the smaller number from the larger one (e.g., IV = 4)

Question 2

What does it mean when a smaller numeral is placed after a larger one?

Answer 2

Add the values together (e.g., VI = 6)

Question 3

Can a Roman numeral be repeated? If so, how many times?

Answer 3

Yes, but only up to three times in a row (e.g., III = 3, XXX = 30)

Question 4

Which Roman numerals can never be repeated?

Answer 4

V, L, and D

Question 5

What is the rule for placing numerals in order when writing a number?

Answer 5

Start with the largest numeral possible and move to the smallest (unless subtraction is required)

Question 6

When should subtraction be used in Roman numerals?

Answer 6

When a smaller numeral appears directly before a larger one (e.g., IX = 9)

Question 7

Is VL a valid Roman numeral for 45?

Answer 7

No. 45 should be written as XLV

Question 8

What’s the correct way to write 99 in Roman numerals?

Answer 8

XCIX

Question 9

What is the value of the Roman numeral I?

Answer 9

1

Question 10

What is the value of the Roman numeral V?

Answer 10

5

Question 11

What is the value of the Roman numeral X?

Answer 11

10

Question 12

What is the value of the Roman numeral L?

Answer 12

50

Question 13

What is the value of the Roman numeral C?

Answer 13

100

Question 14

What is the value of the Roman numeral D?

Answer 14

500

Question 15

What is the value of the Roman numeral M?

Answer 15

1000

Question 16

Which Roman numeral represents 1000?

Answer 16

M