Greek Mythology

Question 1

What lesson does the myth "Demeter and Persephone" teach?

Accepted Answer

Revenge is destructive.

Question 2

Apollo tries to discourage Phaethon from doing what?

Accepted Answer

Guiding the sun&#x27;s chariot across the sky.

Question 3

What problems does Apollo think Phaethon will have driving the chariot?

Accepted Answer

All of the above.

Question 4

Persephone must return to Pluto four months ever year, because she has tasted what in the underworld?

Accepted Answer

four pomegranate seeds

Question 5

How do the Greeks explain the sun&#x27;s daily travel across the sky?

Accepted Answer

Each day Apollo drives the sun, in a golden chariot, across the sky.

Question 6

A "case for arrows" is called:

Accepted Answer

quiver

Question 7

In order to escape the island, Daedalus creates WHAT for his son, Icarus?

Accepted Answer

wings from feathers, thread and wax

Question 8

What is Daedalus&#x27; escape plan?

Accepted Answer

Build wings to fly off the island with his son Icarus.

Question 9

Aphrodite is the goddess of:

Accepted Answer

love and beauty

Question 10

Demeter is the goddess of what?

Accepted Answer

harvest

Question 11

"Tarantula Spins the Earth" is a traditional ...

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Native American myth

Question 12

During the months that Persephone is home, the soil is ________________.

Accepted Answer

fertile and productive

Question 13

What lesson does the myth of "Icarus and Daedalus" teach?

Accepted Answer

Importance of caution.

Question 14

"The chariot veered off course." What is the meaning of the word "veered"?

Accepted Answer

changed directions

Question 15

Because humankind is threatened by starvation, who asks for Persephone&#x27;s release?

Accepted Answer

Zeus

Question 16

When she is unable to find her daughter, Demeter, goddess of the harvest, becomes angry and does what?

Accepted Answer

makes the earth infertile

Question 17

Phaethon insists on driving Apollo&#x27;s chariot in spite of his father&#x27;s concerns because...

Accepted Answer

He wants to prove that he is divine as well as mortal.

Question 18

What lesson does "Phaethon, Son of Apollo" teach?

Accepted Answer

It is dangerous to be arrogant.

Question 19

Who is the god of love (identified by the Romans as Cupid)?

Accepted Answer

Eros

Question 20

Who was once the master architect for King Minos?

Accepted Answer

Daedalus

Question 21

Who kidnaps Persephone and carries her away to the underworld?

Accepted Answer

Pluto

Question 22

References to Greek Mythology can still be found today. (science, arts and literature, language, names and brands)

Accepted Answer

True

Question 23

Demeter grieves during the four months Persephone returns to the underworld. These four months are known as _________.

Accepted Answer

winter

Question 24

What natural forces does the myth "Phaethon, Son of Apollo" explain?

Accepted Answer

All of the above.

Question 25

A "fledgling" is a ...

Accepted Answer

young bird

Question 26

Phaethon is the Son of __________

Accepted Answer

Apollo

Question 27

Why did Pluto take Persephone to his kingdom?

Accepted Answer

He falls in love with her when he is struck by Eros&#x27; arrow.

Question 28

What does Daedalus warn his son, Icarus NOT to do.

Accepted Answer

fly too close to the sun

Question 29

What happens to Icarus at the end of the story?

Accepted Answer

All of the above.

Question 30

What lesson does the myth "Icarus and Daedalus" teach?

Accepted Answer

Caution is important in risky situation.

Question 31

What is the name of Daedalus&#x27; son?

Accepted Answer

Icarus

Question 32

Ancient peoples created myths/stories that explain what?

Accepted Answer

All of the above

Question 33

What lesson does "Phaethon, Son of Apollo" teach?

Accepted Answer

The dangers of false pride.

Question 34

The myth "Demeter and Persephone" explains:

Accepted Answer

Seasons

Question 35

If you are "skillful and clever" you are ...

Accepted Answer

cunning

Question 36

A fictional tale that explains the actions of gods or heroes or the origins of elements of nature is called a _____.

Accepted Answer

myth

Question 37

A "spear with three points" is called ...

Accepted Answer

trident

Question 38

Why does Phaethon go to Apollo&#x27;s palace?

Accepted Answer

He seeks proof that he is Apollo&#x27;s son.

Question 39

The mountain in northern Greece that was known as the home of the gods is called:

Accepted Answer

Mount Olympus

Question 40

A "labyrinth" is a ...

Accepted Answer

maze

Question 41

"Phoebus" means:

Accepted Answer

"bright one"

Question 42

What seasons occur when Persephone goes home?

Accepted Answer

Spring, Summer, Autumn

Question 43

Aphrodite tells WHOM to shoot an arrow into Pluto&#x27;s heart so that he falls in love?

Accepted Answer

Eros

Question 44

What does the word "dissuade" mean?

Accepted Answer

To persuade someone against an action.

Question 45

The name of the god who served as "messenger" is ...

Accepted Answer

Hermes

Question 46

In order to persuade Persephone to love him and the underworld, Pluto gives Persephone what?

Accepted Answer

Jewels.

Question 47

"The Birth of Ra" is a ...

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traditional Egyptian myth

Question 48

Greeks used myths to explain things that science did not, such as:

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human emotions and natural phenomenon

Question 49

What does Phaethon&#x27;s need to "always be first in everything" reveal about his character?

Accepted Answer

It shows that he is arrogant and driven to take risks to prove himself.

Question 50

Why is Daedalus unable to leave the island of Crete?

Accepted Answer

All of the above.

Greek Mythology

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Greek Mythology

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