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Key Facts: BW Abitur Ancient Greek Exam

2 × 150 min

Written Griechisch multi-part sitting with break (09:00–11:30 / 12:00–14:30, Terminplan 2026)

Kultusministerium BW Terminplan 2026 Detailplan / abschluss-bw.de

Platon / Odyssee

Leistungsfach 2026 verbindliche Inhalte: Übersetzung Platon Dialoge; Interpretation Homer Odyssee

Facherlass Abitur 2026 §13 Griechisch

Average of 2

Final Notenpunkte = (Übersetzung + Interpretation) ÷ 2, then rounded

Korrekturrichtlinien Latein und Griechisch 2026

≤60 BE

Maximum Bewertungseinheiten for the Interpretationsaufgabe

Korrekturrichtlinien Latein und Griechisch 2026

05 / 15

Notenpunkte threshold labeled ausreichend on the 0–15 scale

Korrekturrichtlinien / Notenpunkte practice for classical languages

≥300 / 900

Typical minimum Gesamtqualifikation for Allgemeine Hochschulreife

Kultusministerium BW Abitur und Oberstufe

AFB II

Emphasis of Leistungsanforderung in Klausuren and written Abitur tasks

Facherlass 2026 Griechisch

100

Original local English MCQ study items in this bank (not official format)

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BW Abitur Griechisch (Leistungsfach 2026): Übersetzung Platon Dialoge + Interpretation Homer Odyssee—not MCQ. Multi-part written sitting 09:00–11:30 / 12:00–14:30. Parts averaged in Notenpunkte (05 ausreichend); overall Abitur typically ≥300/900. This free English MCQ bank is a study adaptation only.

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1In Classical Attic Greek, what is the correct genitive singular of the first-declension feminine noun ἀρετή (virtue)?
A.ἀρετῆς
B.ἀρετήν
C.ἀρεταί
D.ἀρεταῖς
Explanation: First-declension -η nouns form genitive singular in -ης, so ἀρετή → ἀρετῆς.
2What is the dative plural of λόγος (word, speech)?
A.λόγοις
B.λόγους
C.λόγων
D.λόγῳ
Explanation: Second-declension masculine dative plural ends in -οις: λόγοις.
3Which form is the aorist active indicative 3rd singular of λύω (I loosen/destroy)?
A.ἔλυσε(ν)
B.ἔλυε
C.λύσει
D.λέλυκε
Explanation: Sigmatic aorist of λύω is ἔλυσα; 3sg is ἔλυσε(ν).
4In Attic Greek, τίς/τί is typically used as which kind of pronoun?
A.Interrogative (who?/what?)
B.Relative (who/which)
C.Indefinite (someone/something)
D.Demonstrative (this/that)
Explanation: τίς/τί is the interrogative; the indefinite is enclitic τις/τι.
5What does the Greek particle μέν… δέ typically signal in Plato’s dialogues?
A.A balanced contrast or paired points
B.A pure causal clause
C.A purpose clause
D.A result clause only
Explanation: μέν… δέ marks correlated contrast or balancing of points—common in Socratic argumentation.
6Which best glosses the Attic verb ἐρωτῶ / ἐρωτάω in a Socratic context?
A.I ask / I question
B.I answer
C.I punish
D.I flee
Explanation: ἐρωτᾶν means to ask or question—central to Socratic elenchus.
7In Homer’s Odyssey, what is the nostos motif primarily about?
A.Homecoming / return
B.Divine wrath alone
C.Athletic contest
D.City founding
Explanation: νόστοι are returns home; Odysseus’ nostos structures the epic.
8What meter does Homeric epic (including the Odyssey) use?
A.Dactylic hexameter
B.Iambic trimeter
C.Elegiac couplets
D.Sapphic stanzas
Explanation: Homeric epic is composed in dactylic hexameter.
9Which form is Homeric for ‘he/she/it was’ (imperfect of εἰμί), often seen in epic narrative?
A.ἦν / ἔην
B.ἐστί
C.εἶναι
D.ἔσται
Explanation: Epic commonly uses ἦν / ἔην for imperfect ‘was’.
10For BW Abitur 2026 Leistungsfach Griechisch, which author is verbindlich for Übersetzung?
A.Platon: Dialoge
B.Homer: Odyssee
C.Sophokles: Antigone
D.Herodot: Historien
Explanation: Facherlass 2026 Leistungsfach: Übersetzung — Platon: Dialoge; Interpretation — Homer: Odyssee.

About the BW Abitur Ancient Greek Exam

Griechisch in the Baden-Württemberg Abitur (allgemein bildendes Gymnasium) is governed by Bildungsplan 2016 and the annual Facherlass. For Abitur 2026 Leistungsfach, verbindliche Inhalte are Übersetzung from Platon Dialoge and Interpretation of Homer Odyssee. The written exam is multi-part with a break (Terminplan 2026: 09:00–11:30 and 12:00–14:30). Korrekturrichtlinien for Latein und Griechisch define Fehlergewichtung for Übersetzung and Bewertungseinheiten for Interpretation; the two parts are averaged for the subject result. Assessment uses Anforderungsbereiche I–III with emphasis on AFB II. IBBW publishes Abituraufgaben on behalf of the Kultusministerium. This free bank offers 100 original English MCQs for concept, language, and interpretation practice only; it is not an official format simulation and cannot replace German-language Übersetzung or Interpretationsaufgaben.

Exam sponsor: Ministerium für Kultus, Jugend und Sport Baden-Württemberg; IBBW supports Abitur tasks and forms for the allgemein bildendes Gymnasium. The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.

Assessment

For Leistungsfach Griechisch, the written Abitur comprises Übersetzung (verbindlich: Platon Dialoge) and Interpretation (verbindlich: Homer Odyssee). Final Notenpunkte average the two parts. Interpretation tasks may award up to 60 Bewertungseinheiten. Permitted aids typically include a dictionary and the Ergänzungsheft zum Wörterbuch. This OpenExamPrep bank is an English-language MCQ study adaptation of translation and interpretation competencies—not an official translation or format simulation—and cannot replace extended German-language Übersetzung or Interpretationsaufgaben.

Time Limit

Written Griechisch Haupttermin 2026 (Terminplan Detailplan): 09:00–11:30 and 12:00–14:30 (multi-part with a 30-minute break between sittings).

Passing Score

Translation and interpretation Notenpunkte are averaged (sum ÷ 2, then rounded). Subject performances use Notenpunkte 0–15, where 05 is ausreichend. Overall Abitur Gesamtqualifikation typically requires at least 300 of 900 points for the Allgemeine Hochschulreife.

Exam / Certification Fees

No separate statewide per-subject fee is published for regular Gymnasium Abitur candidates; any costs depend on school/Land pathway rather than a published Griechisch exam price.

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Our practice resources: topics covered

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22%

Morphology, Syntax, and Lexicon

Attic forms and constructions essential for secure Plato translation, plus Homeric morphology needed for Odyssey Erschließung.

20%

Translation Competency (Platon Dialoge)

Sense, syntax, and semantic precision for Attic dialogue prose; recognition of constructions that drive Fehlergewichtung decisions.

22%

Interpretation Competency (Homer Odyssee)

Theme, narrative structure, Speakers’ intentions, epic style, and evidence-based interpretation of Odyssey passages.

12%

Epic Dialect, Meter, and Style

Homeric dialect features, dactylic hexameter, formulas, and Darstellungsmittel used in interpretation tasks.

12%

Philosophical and Cultural Context

Socratic dialogue features, Odyssey motifs (guest-friendship, nostos, identity), and Bildungsplan text/literature competencies.

12%

Operators, AFB, Hilfsmittel, and Exam Literacy

Anforderungsbereiche I–III, dictionary/Ergänzungsheft practice, Übersetzung vs Interpretation scoring, and MCQ adaptation limits.

Preparing for the BW Abitur Ancient Greek Exam

What You Need to Know

  • Passing score: Translation and interpretation Notenpunkte are averaged (sum ÷ 2, then rounded). Subject performances use Notenpunkte 0–15, where 05 is ausreichend. Overall Abitur Gesamtqualifikation typically requires at least 300 of 900 points for the Allgemeine Hochschulreife.
  • Assessment: For Leistungsfach Griechisch, the written Abitur comprises Übersetzung (verbindlich: Platon Dialoge) and Interpretation (verbindlich: Homer Odyssee). Final Notenpunkte average the two parts. Interpretation tasks may award up to 60 Bewertungseinheiten. Permitted aids typically include a dictionary and the Ergänzungsheft zum Wörterbuch. This OpenExamPrep bank is an English-language MCQ study adaptation of translation and interpretation competencies—not an official translation or format simulation—and cannot replace extended German-language Übersetzung or Interpretationsaufgaben.
  • Time limit: Written Griechisch Haupttermin 2026 (Terminplan Detailplan): 09:00–11:30 and 12:00–14:30 (multi-part with a 30-minute break between sittings).
  • Exam / certification fees: No separate statewide per-subject fee is published for regular Gymnasium Abitur candidates; any costs depend on school/Land pathway rather than a published Griechisch exam price. Official sources

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BW Abitur Ancient Greek: Suggested Study Strategy

1Drill Attic morphology and syntax under timed conditions before attempting full Plato Übersetzung passages.
2For Odyssey interpretation, always anchor claims with Belege (correct citation) — Korrekturrichtlinien mark missing or faulty quotation as Bl.
3Practice distinguishing 1 / ½ / ¼ Fehler types: construction/sense errors weigh more than light morphology or German style issues.
4Learn Homeric dialect features and dactylic hexameter so epic style questions do not derail interpretation time.
5Use the Wörterbuch and Ergänzungsheft in practice so lookup habits match the real Hilfsmittel setting.
6Review Anforderungsbereiche I–III and remember AFB II is the usual emphasis in Klausuren and the written Abitur.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the official Baden-Württemberg Griechisch Abitur a multiple-choice test?

No. The official Leistungsfach exam uses constructed-response Übersetzung and Interpretation in German. This bank is an English-language MCQ study adaptation of those competencies only and cannot replace the official written format.

What are the verbindliche Inhalte for Leistungsfach Griechisch in Abitur 2026?

According to Facherlass 2026: Übersetzung — Platon: Dialoge; Interpretation — Homer: Odyssee. Unterricht and Prüfung presuppose these verbindlichen Inhalte under Bildungsplan 2016.

How is the written Griechisch exam timed in 2026?

According to the Terminplan 2026 Detailplan, Griechisch is scheduled as a multi-part sitting with a break: 09:00–11:30 and 12:00–14:30 (two 150-minute blocks with a 30-minute pause).

How is the subject score calculated?

Korrekturrichtlinien for Latein und Griechisch: add Übersetzung and Interpretation Notenpunkte, divide by 2, and round in the usual way. Interpretation may award up to 60 Bewertungseinheiten before conversion to Notenpunkte.

What aids are typically allowed?

Candidates may use a dictionary; Kultusministerium also publishes an Ergänzungsheft zum Wörterbuch for Griechisch. Follow the current Facherlass and school instructions for the exact Hilfsmittel list.

Who administers the exam?

The Ministerium für Kultus, Jugend und Sport Baden-Württemberg sets the framework (Facherlass, Korrekturrichtlinien). IBBW supports and publishes Abituraufgaben for the allgemein bildendes Gymnasium.