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Myth Review: Unit 1
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Lit of Myth review for quiz over origin myths
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1
In the Greek Creation Myth, how did Kronos try to prevent the prophecy that his son would overthrow him?
He abandoned his children in the wilderness.
He killed his children.
He trapped his children in Tartarus.
He swallowed his children.
2
Underworld river that helped you forget human life:
Phlegathon
Lethe
Acheron
Styx
3
Archetypes are ____ that are used to group similar myths
Examples
Categories
Gods
Copies
4
a summary of the Sumerian creation myth tells us that
Natural phenomena were more important than human culture
The earth was a male god and the sky was a female goddess
Love is the most important emotion represented by a god
The "Bull of Heaven" ruled over the other gods and goddesses
5
Oral tradition is the passing down of religious beliefs from generation to generation
False
True
6
Latin phrase meaning "out of nothing"
Ex Nihilo
Deus Faber
Deus ex Machina
Wingardium Leviosa
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What was Pandora's character flaw?
Pride
Greed
Curiosity
Jealousy
8
Which of the following is NOT a creation archetype?
Deus Faber
Secretion
Ex Nihilo
Transfiguration
9
Typhon the dragon, the child of Gaia and Tartarus, personified this natural disaster:
Earthquakes
Wildfires
Lightning strikes
Volcanic eruptions
10
What phrase in the final passage shows a negative attitude towards humanity?
“Waves of people”
“Came from afar”
“Spreading across the earth”
“Born were humans”
11
Which of the following is a proper in-text citation for a video titled "Pantheons the World"
(Google).
(Rugnetta).
(“Crash Course World Mythology”).
("Pantheons of the World").
12
Which of the following best describes the purpose of mythology?
Ancient, polytheistic religions that are no longer practiced
Stories used by ancient people to explain natural phenomena
Epics involving heroes, monstrous creatures, and magic
Ideas that are widely believed but, in reality, not actually true
13
Explain the concept of an origin myth:
Uses supernatural explanations for natural phenomena
Ancient religions that nobody believes any more
Gods create things out of nothingness
Fictional stories about nature. Same as folktales or tall tales
14
What realm of the Greek Underworld is represented by fire?
Elysium
Asphodel
Isle of the Blessed
Tartarus
15
In the story of Orpheus, we see this characteristic of Greek love stories:
The stories teach a moral lesson
Lovers are ironic opposites
Love involves a tragic ending
The stories explain a natural event
16
Which of the following phrases best describes a prophecy?
A warning of something unpleasant that should be avoided at all costs
A dream of things to come that one should try to achieve
The unavoidable fate or destiny of a hero
A vision of the future that would definitely come true
17
Elements usually associated with the Cosmic Egg
Night and Day
Earth and Sky
Fire and ice
Wind and Rain
18
"the gods are projections of human dreams." In this statement, "projections" means:
Representation
Humanization
Anthropomorphism
Personification
19
Why is it ironic that Hera, wife of Zeus, is the goddess of marriage?
Hera was a virgin goddess and never married
Her husband was frequently unfaithful
She was also the goddess of divorce
Hera had many affairs with mortals
20
This detail from the Norse creation myth reflects the Scandinavian culture of Iceland.
A sacred cow frees the primordial god
The world begins with realms of fire and ice
Odin and his brothers battle against giants
Natural features are created from a giant’s body
21
Many origin myths begin with original nothingness.
True
False
