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Roots Unit 2

Total questions: 51

Worksheet time: 9mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is the meaning of the root word "pater/patri"?

a)

Mother

b)

Father

c)

Birth, race, kind

d)

Friend

2.

Which term describes a man who controls a family, group, or government?

a)

Matriarch

b)

Patrician

c)

Patriarch

d)

Matron

3.

What does the word "patriarchal" refer to?

a)

A system controlled by women

b)

A system controlled by men

c)

A system controlled by children

d)

A system controlled by animals

4.

Who is a patrician?

a)

A person of the highest social class

b)

A person of the lowest social class

c)

A person who controls a family

d)

A person who is a mother

5.

What does "maternal" mean?

a)

Of or relating to a father

b)

Of or relating to a mother

c)

Of or relating to a child

d)

Of or relating to a friend

6.

What is a matron?

a)

A young unmarried woman

b)

An older married woman with a high social position

c)

A young married woman

d)

An older unmarried woman

7.

What is a matriarchy?

a)

A government controlled by men

b)

A government controlled by children

c)

A government controlled by women

d)

A government controlled by animals

8.

What does the word "generate" mean?

a)

To destroy something

b)

To produce something

c)

To consume something

d)

To hide something

9.

What does "congenial" mean?

a)

Unpleasant and unfriendly

b)

Pleasant and enjoyable

c)

Boring and dull

d)

Exciting and adventurous

10.

What is the meaning of "generation"?

a)

A group of people born and living during the same time

b)

A group of animals living together

c)

A group of plants growing together

d)

A group of stars in the sky

11.

What does "genetic" refer to?

a)

Related to the environment

b)

Related to genes

c)

Related to education

d)

Related to technology

12.

The __________ held a higher social class than the unmarried ladies of the community.

a)

patriarch

b)

matron

c)

patrician

d)

generation

13.

The author wanted to __________ a lot of excitement from her fans before releasing her next book.

a)

generate

b)

genetic

c)

matriarchy

d)

maternal

14.

In some __________ families, women do not have the same rights as the men.

a)

patriarchal

b)

matron

c)

patrician

d)

generation

15.

Since the disease was __________, it was not contagious.

a)

genetic

b)

congenial

c)

matriarchy

d)

maternal

16.

A __________ of the city refused to socialize with the poor.

a)

patrician

b)

matron

c)

patriarch

d)

generation

17.

My mom’s mother is my __________ grandmother.

a)

maternal

b)

matron

c)

patriarchal

d)

genetic

18.

I am looking for a __________ roommate who will be easy to live with while I am at college.

a)

congenial

b)

matriarchy

c)

generation

d)

patrician

19.

The tribe’s __________ ruled for over 30 years until his death.

a)

patriarch

b)

matron

c)

patrician

d)

generation

20.

My parents’ __________ didn’t have all of the technology that is available to children today.

a)

generation

b)

matriarchy

c)

maternal

d)

genetic

21.

The Iroquois Tribe are an example of a __________, since the mothers within the tribe held strong political roles.

a)

matriarchy

b)

patriarch

c)

patrician

d)

generation

22.

A generation is made up of peers.

a)

True

b)

False

23.

A matron is a woman who is about to get married.

a)

True

b)

False

24.

A person’s height is a genetic factor.

a)

True

b)

False

25.

A patrician is a children’s doctor.

a)

True

b)

False

26.

A malcontent is probably very congenial.

a)

True

b)

False

27.

Our society is an example of a matriarchy.

a)

True

b)

False

28.

You can generate power using water.

a)

True

b)

False

29.

Choose two words that BEST explain or define the bold root word "patriarch".

a)

male

b)

female

c)

leader

d)

youth

30.

Choose two words that BEST explain or define the bold root word "patriarchal".

a)

women

b)

men

c)

power

d)

poor

31.

Choose two words that BEST explain or define the bold root word "patrician".

a)

poverty

b)

aristocrat

c)

noble

d)

uneducated

32.

Choose two words that BEST explain or define the bold root word "maternal".

a)

fatherly

b)

daughter

c)

motherly

d)

protective

33.

Choose two words that BEST explain or define the bold root word "matron".

a)

married

b)

single

c)

woman

d)

man

34.

Choose two words that BEST explain or define the bold root word "matriarchy".

a)

male

b)

female

c)

led

d)

baby

35.

Choose two words that BEST explain or define the bold root word "generate".

a)

prevent

b)

make

c)

dissolve

d)

create

36.

Choose two words that BEST explain or define the bold root word "congenial".

a)

reclusive

b)

sociable

c)

compatible

d)

hostile

37.

Choose two words that BEST explain or define the bold root word "generation".

a)

batch

b)

group

c)

individual

d)

old

38.

Choose two words that BEST explain or define the bold root word "genetic".

a)

hereditary

b)

earned

c)

taught

d)

instinctual

39.

Circle the analogy that BEST matches the bold words: MATRON : MAIDEN

a)

puppy : dog

b)

widow : girl

c)

man : boy

d)

young : old

40.

Circle the analogy that BEST matches the bold words: GENETIC : ENVIRONMENTAL

a)

biological : social

b)

genes : DNA

c)

eye : color

d)

weight : height

41.

Circle the analogy that BEST matches the bold words: PATRICIAN : POOR

a)

entertainer : interesting

b)

wealthy : beggar

c)

king : kind

d)

friend : cruel

42.

Circle the analogy that BEST matches the bold words: GENERATION : PEERS

a)

links : chain

b)

computer : mouse

c)

decade : years

d)

fence : gate

43.

Circle the analogy that BEST matches the bold words: MATRIARCHY : WOMEN

a)

monarchy : royalty

b)

people : democracy

c)

dictatorship : queens

d)

oligarchy : animals

44.

Circle the analogy that BEST matches the bold words: PATRIARCHAL : WOMEN

a)

boys : girls

b)

leadership : men

c)

democratic : kings

d)

dictator : matriarchal

45.

Circle the analogy that BEST matches the bold words: CONGENIAL : CONFLICT

a)

angry : peace

b)

excitement : bored

c)

friendly : fun

d)

ignorant : enjoyment

46.

Circle the analogy that BEST matches the bold words: GENERATE : DESTROY

a)

create : make

b)

solar : power

c)

fuel : gas

d)

surrender : fight

47.

Circle the analogy that BEST matches the bold words: MATERNAL : MOTHERLY

a)

paternal : confusing

b)

relentless : persistent

c)

loving : hateful

d)

funny : sad

48.

What might a congenial person say or do?

a)

Argue with everyone

b)

Compliment others

c)

Ignore people

d)

Criticize others

49.

Which of the following is a characteristic of a patriarchal society?

a)

Women hold the primary power

b)

Men hold the primary power

c)

Equal power between men and women

d)

Children hold the primary power

50.

Which of the following is a synonym for "patrician"?

a)

Commoner

b)

Noble

c)

Peasant

d)

Worker

51.

Which of the following is a genetic characteristic of living things?

a)

Learned behavior

b)

Eye color

c)

Language spoken

d)

Favorite food