Greek Alphabet Quiz

Test your knowledge of the Greek alphabet! Choose a quiz mode and see how well you know Greek letters, their names, and their uses.

About the Greek Alphabet Quiz

Quiz Modes

• Symbol → Name: Identify Greek letter names from their symbols (α, β, γ, etc.)
• Name → Symbol: Match Greek letter names to their correct symbols
• Usage & Context: Learn how Greek letters are used in math, science, and statistics
• Mixed Challenge: Random combination of all question types

Learning Tips

• Start with Symbol → Name mode to build basic recognition
• Practice regularly - repetition helps memorization
• Read the explanations after each question
• Focus on letters you miss most often
• Try the Mixed Challenge when you're confident

Common Greek Letters by Difficulty

Beginner Level (Easy to Remember)

• α (alpha), β (beta), γ (gamma), δ (delta): First four letters
• π (pi), σ (sigma), ω (omega): Commonly used in math and science
• λ (lambda), μ (mu): Distinctive shapes

Intermediate Level

• ε (epsilon), ζ (zeta), η (eta), θ (theta): Less common but important
• ρ (rho), τ (tau), φ (phi), ψ (psi): Often confused with similar letters

Advanced Level (Often Confused)

• ι (iota) vs ν (nu): Both look like Latin letters (i and v)
• κ (kappa) vs χ (chi): Similar to Latin k and x
• ξ (xi) vs ζ (zeta): Both have complex curves
• ο (omicron): Identical to Latin o

Related Resources

• Greek Alphabet Flashcards
• Complete Greek Alphabet Chart
• Greek Letter Pronunciation Guide
• Uses of Greek Letters