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Quiz about We Stole That from the Ancient Greeks

We Stole That from the Ancient Greeks Quiz

There are a lot of English words of ancient Greek origin but can you figure out these ten?

A matching quiz by Joepetz. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
Joepetz

Time
3 mins

Type
Match Quiz

Quiz #
391,096

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Easy

Avg Score
9 / 10

Plays
784

Awards
Top 35% Quiz

Last 3 plays: Guest 68 (7/10), Kiwikaz (6/10), Guest 144 (10/10).

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Questions		Choices
1. From the ancient Greek word for bed - I don't think they're too comfortable		Scandal
2. From the ancient Greek words for stomach law - I guess this means I'm quite the legal expert		Zealot
3. From the ancient Greek words for spiral wing - they didn't have them in ancient Greece		Mime
4. From the ancient Greek word for follower - an intense follower for sure		Clinic
5. From the ancient Greek for clay pot - the tribe has spoken		Syringe
6. From the ancient Greek word for pilot - but impeach is of Latin origin		Governor
7. From the ancient Greek for a person of the universe - I doubt many read the magazine		Gastronomy
8. From the ancient Greek word for actor - shhhh!		Cosmopolitan
9. From the ancient Greek word for pipe - take a shot at it		Helicopter
10. From the ancient Greek word for a trap - don't set your own		Ostracize

Select each answer

1. From the ancient Greek word for bed - I don't think they're too comfortable

2. From the ancient Greek words for stomach law - I guess this means I'm quite the legal expert

3. From the ancient Greek words for spiral wing - they didn't have them in ancient Greece

4. From the ancient Greek word for follower - an intense follower for sure

5. From the ancient Greek for clay pot - the tribe has spoken

6. From the ancient Greek word for pilot - but impeach is of Latin origin

7. From the ancient Greek for a person of the universe - I doubt many read the magazine

8. From the ancient Greek word for actor - shhhh!

9. From the ancient Greek word for pipe - take a shot at it

10. From the ancient Greek word for a trap - don't set your own

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. From the ancient Greek word for bed - I don't think they're too comfortable

Answer: Clinic

A clinic nowadays refers to a small, simple doctor's office or medical complex. It comes from the ancient Greek word "klinikos" (which means referring to a bed) or from the word "kline", which means bed.

2. From the ancient Greek words for stomach law - I guess this means I'm quite the legal expert

Answer: Gastronomy

Gastronomy is the study of food in a culture, though it is commonly used to mean one's knowledge of cooking. It comes from the ancient Greek words "gaster" (meaning stomach) and "nomos", which means law.

3. From the ancient Greek words for spiral wing - they didn't have them in ancient Greece

Answer: Helicopter

Helicopter comes from the ancient Greek words "helix" (meaning spiral) and "pteron" (meaning wing). The "heli" in its name refers to the shape of the propellers of helicopters in early designs. Helicopter is also a slang word for a dragonfly and a winged seed commonly called whirlybirds.

4. From the ancient Greek word for follower - an intense follower for sure

Answer: Zealot

In modern English, a zealot is an intense and radical follower of something, usually of a political or religious movement. Originally, the word meant any follower. It comes from the ancient Greek word "zelotes" meaning follower. It could also come less directly from the words "zelos" meaning jealousy or "zeloo" meaning to be jealous of.

5. From the ancient Greek for clay pot - the tribe has spoken

Answer: Ostracize

The word ostracize comes from the ancient Greek word "ostrakon", which means clay pot. It refers to the practice of a tribe or group voting to banish a member by casting votes on pot shards. Originally, ostracize meant to be banished from Athens, but it eventually came to be any banishment.

6. From the ancient Greek word for pilot - but impeach is of Latin origin

Answer: Governor

Governor comes from the ancient Greek word "kubernetes", meaning pilot or guide. It originally meant a person who led a group and was not necessarily politically related.

7. From the ancient Greek for a person of the universe - I doubt many read the magazine

Answer: Cosmopolitan

Cosmopolitan comes from the ancient Greek word "kosmopolites", meaning world citizen. In English, a cosmopolitan is a well traveled and cultured individual, typically well off financially.

8. From the ancient Greek word for actor - shhhh!

Answer: Mime

Mime comes from the ancient Greek word "mimos", meaning actor, specifically an actor who does not speak. Mimes did not take on their stereotypical modern persona of white-faces and black-and-white clothes until much later on in time.

9. From the ancient Greek word for pipe - take a shot at it

Answer: Syringe

A syringe is an apparatus in which fluid is delivered into the body with a needle or with which a liquid is extracted from the body and collected. It comes from the ancient Greek word "surinx", which means pipe or tube.

10. From the ancient Greek word for a trap - don't set your own

Answer: Scandal

A scandal is an event that causes a person or group public embarrassment. It comes from the ancient Greek word "skandalon", which means a trap or an event that causes a moral falling.

Source: Author Joepetz

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