Roots
Vocab
Greek Myths
Gods/Goddesses
Nouns, verbs, adjectives, adverbs
100

The Nike company is based on the Greek goddess Nike which symbolizes

Victory

100

definition:  believing that people are motivated purely by self-interest; distrustful of human sincerity or integrity.

cynical

100

The daffodil origin story is based on what Greek character?

Narcissus

100

The god of the sky

Zeus

100

The cute kitten ate quickly.  The word cute is an

adjective

200

The Starbucks logo is a Greek 

Siren

200

fluent or persuasive speaking or writing.

Eloquence

200

Which Greek hero brought fire to mankind?

Prometheus

200

The god of the sea

Poseidon

200

The cute kitten ate quickly.  The word kitten is a

noun

300

What had the greatest influence on modern Western civilization? religion, art, individualism, philosophy

individualism

300

well meaning and kindly

Benevolent

300

Which Greek character had a string that helped Theseus?

Ariadne

300

The wife of Zeus

Hera

300

The cute kitten ate quickly.  The word ate is a

verb

400

Which of the following best describes how the gods treated one another in Greek mythology?  rationally, thoughtfully, vindictively, responsibly

Vindictively

400

think about

Contemplate

400

Hubris means

uncontrolled pride 

400

The goddess of love

Aphrodite

400

The cute kitten ate quickly.  The word quickly is an

adverb

500

Which of the following is commonly found in stories about Greek and Roman heroes and cities?  lost siblings, creation stories, raised by wolves, space ships

creation stories

500

having or showing a strong or unreasoning desire for revenge

Vindictive

500

The labyrinth in "Theseus and the Minotaur" could symbolize

the complexity of life

500

The goddess of wisdom, strategy, crafts

Athena

500

My uncle fell off his aged horse.  Name the two nouns.

Uncle, horse