Quiz on English Words with Greek Origins

What does the word 'echo' originate from in Greek mythology?

• A nymph with a beautiful voice

• A god of the sea

• A mythical creature

• A legendary hero

What does the term 'melancholy' literally translate to in Greek?

• Introspection

• Despair

• Black bile

• Sadness

What historical event is associated with the word 'marathon'?

• A battle against the Romans

• A messenger's run from Marathon to Athens

• A festival in ancient Greece

• The founding of a city

What does the Greek word 'barbarian' mean?

• Philosopher

• Civilized person

• Foreigner or strange

• Warrior

What does the word 'galaxy' refer to in Greek?

• Star cluster

• Milky circle

• Planetary system

• Cosmic dust

From which two Greek letters does the word 'alphabet' derive?

• Omega and Zeta

• Alpha and Beta

• Gamma and Delta

• Theta and Sigma

What does the exclamation 'eureka' mean in Greek?

• I am lost

• I have found it

• I am happy

• I need help

What does the word 'academy' refer to in its Greek origin?

• A place of learning

• A religious site

• A type of government

• A military base

What does the word 'dinosaur' combine in Greek?

• Fearful and lizard

• Ancient and beast

• Terrible and dragon

• Mighty and creature

What is the origin of the word 'typhoon'?

• A type of storm

• A mythical monster

• A natural disaster

• A weather phenomenon