Greek Vocabulary Quiz

What is a mythological creature with the upper body of a human and the lower body of a horse?

• Cyclops

• Minotaur

• Centaur

• Atlas

What is a unit of currency used by the Greeks for payment?

• Stadia

• Dippler

• Drachma

• Poleis

This means "rule of the people"-- It's the form of government we use today.

• Democracy

• Hephaestus

• Oligarchy

• Pegasus

What is a traditional story explaining some natural or social event with supernatural beings?

• Fable

• Epic

• Myth

• Poem

What is a loose garment extending to the knees worn by the Greeks?

• Tunic

• Parthenon

• Agora

• Museion

This was the mythical Titan who held up the world.

(a)  

This mythical monster had the head of a bull on the body of a man.

(a)  

A _________ is a mythical one-eyed giant.

• Cyclops
• Mermaid
• Daedalus

• Minotaur

This is a sacred building where the Greeks prayed and gave offerings to the gods.

• church

• hospital
• temple
• library

This famous building on the acropolis of Athens is called:

• Parthenon
• Taj Mahal
• Eiffel Tower
• Great Wall of China