Greek vocabulary quiz

Peninsula definition

• A piece of land that is surrounded by water on 3 sides

• A large body of water surrounded by land
• A narrow strip of land connecting two larger land areas
• A mountain range with steep cliffs on one side

Polis

• Country
• River
• Mountain
• City-state

Oligarchy definition

• Small group of people

• People who vote

• A type of oil

• A Greek God

Agora definition

• A public open space used for assemblies and markets in ancient Greece
• A traditional dance in ancient Greece
• A type of Greek food
• A type of ancient Greek clothing

Phalanx definition

• An army of people fighting side by side

• A type of tropical fruit
• A small, fast-moving insect
• A type of ancient musical instrument

Democracy definition

• A system of government by the military
• A system of government by a small group of people
• A system of government where the people make decisions

• A system of government by a single ruler with absolute power

Myth definition

• A scientific fact
• A recent news event
• A mathematical equation
• A traditional story passed down over time

Sophist definintion

• A type of flower
• A musical instrument
• A type of food
• A type of teacher in the Greek times

What is a Philosopher?

• A person who teaches about the meaning of life

• A computer programmer
• A chef who specializes in Italian cuisine
• A professional athlete