Greek Roots in English Quiz

What is the meaning of the word 'Anatomy' derived from Greek?

• Dissection

• Action

• Absolute ruler

• Contrary to received opinion

What does the Greek word 'Echo' refer to?

• Land measurement

• Well-rounded education

• A nymph cursed to only repeat the words of others

• Use of drugs

What is the meaning of the Greek word 'Paradoxon'?

• Circle of animals

• Sounding together

• Contrary to received opinion

• Of or relating to the state

What does the Greek word 'Pharmakeia' mean?

• Dissection

• Use of drugs

• Love of humankind

• Action

What is the meaning of the word 'Philanthropy' derived from Greek?

• Love of humankind

• Land measurement

• Contrary to received opinion

• Absolute ruler

What does the Greek word 'Politikos' relate to?

• Goat song

• A place for viewing performances

• Sounding together

• Of or relating to the state

What is the meaning of the word 'Symphony' derived from Greek?

• Dissection

• Well-rounded education

• Sounding together

• Action

What does the Greek word 'Theatron' refer to?

• Circle of animals

• Absolute ruler

• Contrary to received opinion

• A place for viewing performances

What is the meaning of the word 'Tragedy' derived from Greek?

• Love of humankind

• Use of drugs

• Of or relating to the state

• Goat song

What does the Greek word 'Zōdiakos' mean?

• Sounding together

• Dissection

• Action

• Circle of animals