Introduction

Did you know that letters can also be used for numbers? The Roman number system of 'Roman numerals' uses combinations of 7 different letters. Roman numerals are ancient ... they were carved above the 80 entrance gates of the Colosseum in 80 AD. But they're also still used today! Visit the websites below to answer the questions, learn more, practice Roman numerals, and test yourself. Have fun!

Questions

1. How does location of the letters affect the value of the numbers?
   
   
2. What does a bar above a value mean?
   
   
3. What numeral is missing from the Roman's number system?
   
   
4. List 2 places/situations where Roman numerals are still used today.
   
   

The Internet Resources

• Roman Numerals Quiz #2
• Roman Numerals (information about)
• Roman numerals - information and converter
• On Roman Numerals (information)
• Roman numeral quiz #1
• Easy Roman Numerals game
• Roman Numeral match

The Big Question

BE READY TO DISCUSS: What are the advantages and disadvantages of Roman numerals?