Quiz on the Etymology of Geometry Terms

Ancient / Classical History

Geometry Etymology Terms Quiz
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Which prefix means many?
a. equi-.
b. geo-.
c. iso-.
d. poly-.
How many sides does a HEXAGON have?
a. 5.
b. 6.
c. 8.
d. Insufficient information.
GREEK NUMBERS
How many equal sides in an ISOCELES triangle?
a. 2.
b. 3.
c. None.
d. Insufficient information.
GREEK & LATIN TERMS
Etymologically speaking, on which shape are you most likely to be served dinner?
a. Rhombus.
b. Pentagram.
c. Cylinder.
d. Trapezoid.
GREEK & LATIN TERMS
Which of the following endings comes from the Latin for angle?
a. -angle, as in triangle.
b. -gon, as in octagon.
c. -hedron, as in dodecahedron.
d. -metry, as in trigonometry.
Which of the following endings comes from the Greek for angle?
a. -angle, as in triangle.
b. -gon, as in octagon.
c. -hedron, as in dodecahedron.
d. -metry, as in trigonometry.
Which ending means a seat?
a. -gon
b. -gram
c. -hedron
d. -metry
Which term means measurement of the Earth?
a. geometry
b. trigonometry
c. median
d. equator
Which numerical prefix means 7?
a. Deca-.
b. Dodeca-.
c. Hepta-.
d. Hexa-.
GREEK NUMBERS
Which numerical prefix means 12?
a. Deca-.
b. Dodeca-.
c. Hepta-.
d. Hexa-.
GREEK NUMBERS

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