How Many Greek Names Do You Already Know?

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  • 1. 

    What famous running shoe brand is named after the Greek Goddess of victory?

    • A. 

      Puma

    • B. 

      Nike

    • C. 

      Adidas

    • D. 

      Reebok

    Correct Answer
    B. Nike
    Explanation
    Nike is the correct answer because it is the running shoe brand that is named after the Greek Goddess of victory. The brand's name is derived from the Greek word "Nike," which means victory. Nike is a well-known and popular brand in the athletic footwear industry, and its name reflects the brand's association with success and triumph.

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  • 2. 

    Which soap company was inspired by Aphrodite's symbol?  (Aphrodite is the goddess of beauty among many things)

    • A. 

      Lysol

    • B. 

      Aveeno

    • C. 

      Ivory

    • D. 

      Dove

    Correct Answer
    D. Dove
    Explanation
    Dove soap company was inspired by Aphrodite's symbol. Aphrodite is known as the goddess of beauty, and Dove aims to enhance and celebrate natural beauty. The choice of the name "Dove" and its association with Aphrodite's symbol suggests that the company wants to convey a sense of purity, gentleness, and beauty in its products.

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  • 3. 

    This online store was named after the women of ________, who were a race of powerful women warriors trained in archery and combat

    • A. 

      Ebay

    • B. 

      Yahoo

    • C. 

      Amazon

    • D. 

      Newegg

    Correct Answer
    C. Amazon
    Explanation
    Amazon was named after the women of Amazons, who were a race of powerful women warriors trained in archery and combat. The name was chosen to represent the company's ambition, strength, and dominance in the online retail industry. Similar to the Amazons, Amazon aims to be a formidable force in the market, providing a wide range of products and services to its customers.

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  • 4. 

    Greek goddess best known for opening a box (pithos) full of evil spirits and freeing them to cause misery to mankind. The box also contained hope (Elpis). A famous radio is named after her...

    • A. 

      Pandora

    • B. 

      Jango

    • C. 

      Deezer

    • D. 

      Slacker

    Correct Answer
    A. Pandora
    Explanation
    Pandora is the correct answer because she is the Greek goddess who opened a box (pithos) that contained evil spirits and released them into the world, causing misery to mankind. The box also contained hope (Elpis). Additionally, there is a famous radio named after her, further solidifying the connection to Pandora.

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  • 5. 

    The "Panic" button was named after the son of Hermes  (Hermes is the messenger of the Gods, his son is the God of the wild)

    • A. 

      Anic

    • B. 

      Panico

    • C. 

      Pan

    • D. 

      Hanic

    Correct Answer
    C. Pan
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "Pan" because the "Panic" button was named after the son of Hermes, who is the God of the wild. Pan is the Greek God of the wild, shepherds, and flocks, and is often associated with causing sudden fear or terror, hence the term "panic."

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  • 6. 

    This space mission was named after the God of prophecy...

    • A. 

      Nimbus

    • B. 

      Genesis

    • C. 

      Clarreo

    • D. 

      Apollo

    Correct Answer
    D. Apollo
    Explanation
    The correct answer is Apollo. The Apollo space mission was named after the Greek God of prophecy, Apollo. The choice of this name symbolizes the mission's goal of exploring and discovering new knowledge about the Moon and the universe. The Apollo program was a series of manned missions conducted by NASA in the 1960s and 1970s, with Apollo 11 being the first mission to successfully land humans on the Moon.

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  • 7. 

    Ajax, sink-cleaner, was named after the second-best hero in the Pelopponesian War.... If false, explain why!

    • A. 

      True

    • B. 

      False

    Correct Answer
    B. False
    Explanation
    *Trojan War!

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  • 8. 

    This health problem was named after the Greek mortal who was named best of the Trojan War Hint: His weak spot was his heels

    • A. 

      Calcaneus

    • B. 

      Achille

    • C. 

      Fasciitis

    Correct Answer
    B. Achille
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "Achille" because this health problem is named after the Greek mortal who was named the best of the Trojan War, and his weak spot was his heels. This refers to Achilles, a character in Greek mythology who was known for his invulnerability except for his heel, which ultimately led to his downfall. Therefore, the health problem being referred to is likely related to the Achilles tendon or heel.

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