Exploring Greek Vocabulary

What does the word 'philosophy' mean?

• Love of wisdom

• Study of politics

• Analysis of literature

• Science of numbers

Provide a synonym for 'democracy'.

• oligarchy

• republic

• autocracy

• monarchy

What is the antonym of 'autonomy'?

• self-sufficiency

• independence

• freedom

• dependence

Use the word 'mythology' in a sentence.

• The mythology of modern technology is fascinating.

• Mythology is a type of ancient architecture.

• Mythology refers to a style of painting.

• Greek mythology is filled with fascinating tales of gods and heroes.

What prefix in 'biography' indicates 'two'?

• quad-

• bi-

• tri-

• uni-

Identify the suffix in the word 'historical'.

• -ical

• -icality

• -ist

• -ory

What is the relationship between 'tragedy' and 'comedy'?

• Tragedy is serious and often sorrowful, while comedy is humorous and typically ends happily.

• Tragedy is always a musical, while comedy is a dramatic play.

• Tragedy is light-hearted and comedic, while comedy is dark and serious.

• Tragedy and comedy are both forms of poetry with the same themes.

Define the term 'aristocracy'.

• A monarchy where the king has absolute power.

• A form of government led by elected representatives.

• Aristocracy is a government or social system where power is held by the elite or nobility.

• A system where power is distributed equally among all citizens.

Which word is a synonym for 'epic'?

• mundane

• heroic

• ordinary

• trivial

What does the root 'geo' in 'geography' refer to?

• fire

• water

• earth

• sky