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Unit 1 Humanities Vocabulary

Total questions: 14

Worksheet time: 7mins

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Class
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1.

The word "monarch" comes from the Greek root "mono" meaning "one". Knowing this, which word has the same root?

a)

Monday

b)

monologue

c)

monkey

d)

money

2.

Pharaohs and kings are examples of monarchs. The word monarch comes from the Greek root words, "mono" and "arch". What does the root "arch" mean?

a)

young

b)

wealthy

c)

ruler

d)

tomb

3.

Geologists study rocks and fossils. "Geo" is a Greek root word also used in geography. What does "geo" mean?

a)

earth

b)

space

c)

water

d)

fire

4.

Paleontologists are know for studying fossils. The Greek root "paleo" means "old". What also describes the job paleontologist?

a)

creates unusual types of art

b)

travels to places that are far away

c)

finds ways to help people live longer

d)

studies things from a long time ago

5.

The word "technique" comes from the Greek root "techno" meaning "skill" or "art". What is a technique?

a)

a specialized method

b)

a heavy-duty truck

c)

an unplanned trip

d)

an original idea

6.

If "techno" means "skill" or "art". Knowing this, which word has the same root.

a)

technology

b)

teaching

c)

telescope

d)

temperature

7.

There are many ideas about the creation of the universe. Some scientists speculate our universe exploded into existence with the "Big Bang". What does speculate mean?

a)

know

b)

guess

c)

clarify

d)

deny

8.

The word hydrogen comes from Greek root hydr-, meaning "water". Knowing this, which word has the same root?

a)

hydrant

b)

liquid

c)

oxygen

d)

hyper

9.

The rocks were jagged and sharp. What does jagged mean?

a)

windy

b)

level

c)

uneven

d)

leafy

10.

The word recreational comes from the Latin root meaning "to refresh". Knowing this, what is the main purpose of recreational boating.

a)

to reach the bottom of the lake

b)

to observe people swimming

c)

to experiment with fishing

d)

to enjoy being on the water

11.

The kites soared like eagles in the sky. What does the simile "soared like eagles" mean?

a)

The kites wouldn't stay in the sky.

b)

The wind ripped the kites.

c)

The kites flew high.

d)

The kites were let go.

12.

Adages are phrases which offer advice. Which adage below means that eating nutritious food can keep you healthy.

a)

An apple a day keeps the doctor away.

b)

Avoid it like the plague.

c)

An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.

d)

Well done is better than well said.

13.

In 2020, there were about 291,000 inhabitants of the city of Lincoln, Nebraska. What does inhabitants mean?

a)

People traveling by car.

b)

People living in a certain place.

c)

People visiting a country.

d)

People waiting in line.

14.

The plague of 1666 was deadly and highly contagious since it was carried by fleas traveling on the rats of London. What does contagious mean?

a)

covered up

b)

accidentally lost

c)

spread from one living thing to another

d)

collapsed