UW Classics 101 Quiz 1 Flashcards

Questions and Answers

What does the suffix '-archy' refer to?

Ruler

Observation

Rule by (correct)

Madness

The term '-cracy' means what?

Study of

Law of

Ruling body (correct)

A method of writing

What is the meaning of the suffix '-graphy'?

Method of writing (correct)

Feeling

Observation

Science of

What does the suffix '-logy' stand for?

Subject of study Signup and view all the answers

What does the suffix '-mania' signify?

Madness, excessive enthusiasm Signup and view all the answers

What does the suffix '-metry' mean?

Art or measurement Signup and view all the answers

What does the suffix '-nomy' mean?

Law of, science of Signup and view all the answers

What does the suffix '-pathy' refer to?

Feeling Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of '-philia'?

Love of Signup and view all the answers

What does the term '-phobe' mean?

One who fears Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the term 'Loan Word'?

Fully adopted, little change in spelling Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Hybrid Word' refer to?

Word that is a combination of 2+ languages Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Base' refer to in word formation?

Part of a word derived from Greek or Latin with constant meaning and form Signup and view all the answers

What is a 'Prefix'?

Element added to beginning of word Signup and view all the answers

What is a 'Suffix'?

Element added to ending of word Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Combining Form' mean?

Base and suffix combo Signup and view all the answers

What is a 'Combining Vowel'?

Vowel used to link base with subsequent elements Signup and view all the answers

Who is Zeus in mythology?

Lord of the sky and supreme ruler of the gods Signup and view all the answers

What is Poseidon known for?

Ruler of the Sea, earthquakes, and horses Signup and view all the answers

What role does Hades play in mythology?

Ruler of the underworld and the dead Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Greek and Latin Root Words

-archy / -arch: Refers to "rule by" or "ruler."
-cracy / -crat: Denotes a "ruling body" or "supporter of rule by."
-graphy / -graph: Indicates a "method of writing" or "something written."
-logy: Represents a "subject of study" or "study of."
-mania: Signifies "madness" or "excessive enthusiasm."
-metry: Refers to "art or measurement."
-nomy: Denotes "law of" or "science of."
-pathy: Means "feeling."
-philia / -phile: Indicates a "love of" or "lover of."
-phobe: Refers to "one who fears."

Prefixes and Their Meanings

acr-: Means "high" or "topmost."
all-: Signifies "other."
arist-: Refers to "best."
aut-: Denotes "oneself."
cac-: Means "bad."
heter-: Signifies "different" or "other."
hier-: Refers to "holy" or "divine."
hol-: Denotes "whole."
hom-: Means "same."
home-: Indicates "similar" or "same."
idi-: Refers to "own" or "personal."
macr-: Denotes "large scale."
mega- / megal-: Means "great," "large," or "powerful."
mes-: Signifies "middle."
micr-: Indicates "small."
mon-: Refers to "single," "alone," or "one."
neo-: Means "new."
olig-: Denotes "few."
orth-: Refers to "straight" or "correct."
pale-: Signifies "old."
pan- / pant-: Means "all."
poly-: Denotes "many."
pseud-: Refers to "fake" or "false."
scler-: Signifies "hard."
therm-: Means "hot."

Additional Roots and Terms

agog-: Indicates "lead."
acou-: Relates to "hear" or "listen."
ball- / bol-: Means "throw."
cri-: Refers to "judge."
do-: Signifies "give."
gen: Means "become" or "be born."
gno-: Indicates "to know."
graph- / gram-: Refers to "to write."
id-: Means "to see."
log- / lect-: Indicates "to say."
ora-: Refers to "to see."
opt-: Means "to see."
path-: Denotes "to suffer."
phen- / phan- / pha-: Means "to show."
pher- / phor-: Refers to "to carry."
prag- / prac-: Means "to do."
rheu- / rh-: Indicates "to flow."
skept-: Refers to "to look at."
skop-: Means "to look at."
sta-: Denotes "to set up" or "to stand up."
tom-: Means "to cut."
the-: Refers to "to place."
trop-: Indicates "to turn."
treph-: Means "to nourish."

Language Concepts

Loan Word: Fully adopted terms from another language with little change (e.g., "data").
Hybrid Word: Combination of elements from two or more languages (e.g., "socio" from Latin and "logy" from Greek).
Base: Constant meaning and form derived from Greek or Latin.
Prefix: Element added to the beginning of a word.
Suffix: Element added to the end of a word.
Combining Form: A base and suffix combination.
Combining Vowel: A vowel (usually "i" or "o") used to link base with subsequent elements.

Greek Mythology Deities

Zeus (Jupiter): Supreme ruler of the gods, lord of the sky, known for wielding lightning bolts.
Poseidon (Neptune): God of the sea, earthquakes, and horses; carries a trident and is Zeus's brother.
Hades (Pluto): Ruler of the underworld and the dead, known for his helmet of invisibility and his two-pronged staff, alongside his three-headed dog, Cerberus.

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Test your knowledge of classical terms with these flashcards from UW Classics 101. Each card features a word and its definition, covering various concepts related to rule, study, and writing. Perfect for reviewing foundational vocabulary in classical studies.