Our Greek Mythology Unit is now complete. How do you feel about that?

I didn't care for the unit., I wish we could read more., I don't understand why we read Greek Mythology., I'm ok with it.

He was the son of Zeus and a mortal woman.

Why do we study Greek Mythology?

It is the foundation of literature today.

A strong soldier who had one weakness..

How did Zeus react to Prometheus's gift?

He was enraged and punished Prometheus.

How did the Earth come to be, according to Greek Mythology?

A great cataclysm created the heavens and the earth.

What was the "lesson" learned in "Orpheus and Eurydice"?

It tells us that our weakness is curiosity.

If you are described as being "narcissistic" is that a compliment?

No, it is a negative description.

He was a vain hunter who couldn't stop checking himself out.

In "Pandora, the First Woman," how are women characterized?

Women can't curb their curiosity.

How did Hercules clean out the monumental pile of poop from the stables?

He used his brains to figure out a way.

What was Earth like in the beginning?

It was peaceful and full of colors and animals.

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Greek Mythology Review

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This is a review for students at the end of our Greek Mythology Unit.

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1
Why did he have to go on the quests?
He wanted to go on quests.
Zeus hated him.
Hera hated him.
He didn't go on any quests.
2
Our Greek Mythology Unit is now complete. How do you feel about that?
I didn't care for the unit.
I wish we could read more.
I don't understand why we read Greek Mythology.
I'm ok with it.
3
Who is Hercules?
He was the son of Zeus and a mortal woman.
He was the son of Hades and Persephone.
He was the son of two humans.
He was the son of Hera and a mortal man.
4
Why do we study Greek Mythology?
It is factual information.
My teacher made me.
It is the foundation of literature today.
We never learned why.
5
How did Theseus find his way out of the labrynth?
Memory
String
Smell
Trial and Error
6
Who was Achilles?
He was a god.
He was the son of Athena.
A strong soldier who had one weakness..
He was one of Zeus's sons.
7
How did Zeus react to Prometheus's gift?
He never noticed.
He added to the gift by giving Man clothing.
He thought it was a really good idea.
He was enraged and punished Prometheus.
8
How did the Earth come to be, according to Greek Mythology?
Zeus created the Earth.
It always has been here.
There was no explanation for this in Greek Mythology.
A great cataclysm created the heavens and the earth.
9
What was the "lesson" learned in "Orpheus and Eurydice"?
It explains why we have music.
It tells us that our weakness is curiosity.
It explains why Satyrs look the way they do.
It shows us who Hades is.
10
Who was Hera?
The daughter of Zeus.
The wife of Hades.
The wife of Zeus.
The mother of Achilles.
11
If you are described as being "narcissistic" is that a compliment?
No, it is a negative description.
It means I'm smart!
Uh, sure!
Um, it is sort of neutral.
12
Who was Kronos?
Father of Zeus
Father of Hera
Father of Prometheus
All of the Above
13
Who was Narcissus?
He was a vain hunter who couldn't stop checking himself out.
He was the son of Zeus.
He cared deeply about others.
He was a Satyr.
14
What is explained through the myth about Pandora?
All of the above.
Why there is hope in the world.
Why people are jealous.
Why there is evil in the world
15
What gift did Prometheus give to Man?
He gave Man the gift of the Dog.
He gave Man the gift of Woman.
He gave Man the gift of Fire.
He gave Man the gift of music.
16
How was Athena born?
She was the daughter of Pandora.
She is the daughter of Poseidan.
She was an original Titan.
She popped out of Zeus's head.
17
Persephone loved Hades, and enjoyed the time that she spent in the Underworld with him.
False
True
18
How did Zeus react to Man for accepting the gift from Prometheus?
He was angry, but that was it.
He didn't blame Man.
He turned his back on Man and ignored him.
He punished Man.
19
In "Pandora, the First Woman," how are women characterized?
Women can't curb their curiosity.
There is no mention of a woman in the story.
Woman has been on Earth as long as Man has..
Women are mans equal.
20
Hercules was finally killed by Zues because Zeus worried that he was getting too powerful.
False
True
21
Hercules wanted to be just like Theseus.
False
True
22
How did Hercules clean out the monumental pile of poop from the stables?
He got his little brother to do it.
He was strong, so he was able to clean it out by himself.
He used his brains to figure out a way.
With a really big shovel.
23
How would you characterize Zeus?
Vengeful and unforgiving.
Kind and benevolent.
Loyal
Powerful and aloof.
24
What was Earth like in the beginning?
It was a time of war.
There was nothing--only darkness.
It was peaceful and full of colors and animals.
If was full of the gods and goddesses.
25
Theseus was forced to go on many quests because Hera hated him.
False
True

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