Quiz – Roman Numerals

Roman numerals are a numerical system composed of how many Latin letters?

Which of the following is NOT a Roman numeral ?

Which of the following is NOT a Roman numeral ?

Arrange the Roman numerals C, L, M, I, D, V in ascending order putting the least at the bottom of the list.

In the Roman system, when you switch the positions of  numerals that are different, the number will change.

Where can you still found Roman numerals in use today ? (Check all that apply).

Numbers in the Roman system are represented by combinations of letters from the _____ alphabet.

The notation IV means _____

The notation XIX means _____

10. Would you say that the number, 19 is written in an “Additive” or “Subtractive” notation?

11. What notation would be applied to write 21 with respect to 20?

12. Is the Roman system of numerals a positional decimal system?

13. What is the value of the numeral, L, in the Roman system?

14. In the number 49, 4 represents 40. In terms of the “Additive” or “Subtractive” notation, what is the significance of the numeral, X placed before the numeral, L?

15. What does the Roman symbol, C, stand for?

16. What does the Roman numeral, D, stand for?

17. What does the Roman numeral M stand for?