local quiz

[mrseyebright]

can anyone help please?
1 give the Literal meaning of acropolis?
2 name of a government run by women?
3 name the control lever of an aeroplane? (joystick)?
4 which one word means "a couple", "to bind close" and "to fill with energy"?
5 which 1950s group was" waiting for a telephone call?"
I have tried googling but not come up with anything any help much apprieciated

[novalis]

acropolis = highest city
gynocracy = government run by women

[brian j john]

1,, acropolis .. edge of a city or town

[AllyLally]

1 the edge of a town or high city

[campbellking]

2. Matriarchy ?

[jane mark 2]

4. Brace?

[gettinblurry]

2. If not Matriarchy, then gynecocracy

[mike b]

1 - Acropolis is HIGH (Gk akros) part of city, ie citadel

[mrseyebright]

thanks everyone . what about the control lever does anyone think it could be joystick?
and the group that was waiting for telephone call= I found a song by the animals but I don't think they came on the scene until 1961 any music buffs on AB..

I am very grateful for your answers as I coun't come up wiyh anything

[brian j john]

yes it's a joystick

what's the animals song

[mrseyebright]

hi bryan j john

The Animals song is called...".I'm in love again"

first four lines...
early in the morning
sitting here all alone
waitin' for my baby
to call me on the telrphone

[mrseyebright]

sorry 4th line is to call me on the telephone