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Year 7 - Myths and Legends
Year 7 - Myths and Legends
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Which of the following is the most accurate description of a myth?
Myths are stories involving the gods of Ancient Greece.
Myths are stories based on real events, which have been adapted over time.
Myths are supernatural stories, written to explain natural phenomena.
Myths tell the tales of great warriors, from ancient lands far away.
2
The Greek god of the sun is named...
Hades
Apollo
Helios
Hera
3
It took Odysseus ten years to get home, after the end of the Trojan War.
False
True
4
The correct pronounciation of Achilles, is as follows: A-chill-ees
True
False
5
What does the term "xenia" mean?
Hating Odysseus.
The practice of giving gifts to your friends and family
Being loyal and devoted to the Gods.
The practice of providing hospitality to people who visit your home.
6
An "epic" is a type of poem, sung by bards directly to the gods.
False
True
7
Which of the following did Odysseus NOT encounter on his travels?
Pickeleus
The Sirens
The Laestrygonians
Scylla
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Apart from Poseidon, all of the gods believed that Odysseus should be allowed to return home.
True
False
9
Which of the following best defines a legend?
A story which is delivered to a royal audience, at dinnertime.
A story which was once true, but has now become magical and otherwordly.
A story with fictional elements, but is believed to be rooted in truth.
A magical story, containing supernatural elements such as dragons.
10
In Roman mythology, Mars is known as the God of War.
False
True
11
Which of the following words beginning with r, is commonly used to describe Odysseus?
Resourceful
Radical
Rhetorical
Rude
12
According to legend, the city of Rome was founded by which of the following people?
Menelaus
Amulius
Remus
Romulus
13
In the story of Odysseus, there were three Sirens in total.
True
False
14
Which of these was the name of Poseidon's son?
Polyphemus
Perseus
Achilles
Ajax
15
Demeter is the Greek goddess of...
Agriculture
Romance
Sailing
War
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The name of the mountain where Greek Gods live, is known as...
Mount Olympian
Mount Olympic
Mount Olympus
Mount Olympia
17
The Trojans were the victors of the Trojan War
False
True
