How did Theseus navigate the labyrinth and defeat the Minotaur?

He followed the guidance of the goddess Athena

In Greek Mythology, who is the Minotaur?

A monstrous half-human, half-bull creature

How did the Greeks gain access to the city of Troy using the Trojan Horse?

They hid inside the Trojan Horse.

Which of these is a characteristic of a Myth?

Magical or supernatural elements

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1
Which is NOT a feature of a myth?
Mortal and Immortal Characters (Gods / Godesses)
A brave hero / heroin
A setting in the distant past
Based on a true story
2
Who is credited with the idea of the Trojan Horse?
Hector
Odysseus
Achilles
Agamemnon
3
What did the Trojans believe the wooden horse was?
A trap set by the Greeks.
A peace offering from the Greeks.
A gift from the gods.
A new statue for their city's temple.
4
What effect did Medusa’s gaze have on people?
Turned them into stone
controlled their minds
Gave them eternal life
Made them invisible
5
Which goddess cursed Medusa?
Athena
Hera
Aphrodite
Demeter
6
Which is NOT a feature of a myth?
Mortal and Immortal Characters (Gods / Godesses)
A monster or a complex task that the hero has to overcome
Supernatural powers or magic
Animals as characters
7
How did Theseus navigate the labyrinth and defeat the Minotaur?
He used a map drawn by the inventor Daedalus
He relied on his own strength to navigate and defeat the Minotaur
He used a magical potion to make the Minotaur fall asleep
He followed the guidance of the goddess Athena
8
Mythical creatures, such as unicorns and dragons, are real and can be found in the natural world.
False
True
9
Who built the labyrinth to contain the Minotaur?
Achilles
Hercules
Daedalus
Peseus
10
In myths, gods and goddesses often have human-like qualities and emotions.
False
True
11
In Greek Mythology, who is the Minotaur?
A winged Horse
The King of Athens
A powerful sorcerer
A monstrous half-human, half-bull creature
12
What was Medusa’s hair transformed into after her curse?
Flames
Lizards
Spiders
Snakes
13
Which of the following typically imparts a moral lesson?
Myth
Fable
Legend
Story
14
How did the Greeks gain access to the city of Troy using the Trojan Horse?
They convinced the Trojans to open the gates.
They hid inside the Trojan Horse.
They dug a tunnel under the walls.
They climbed over the city walls.
15
Which of these is a characteristic of a Myth?
Magical or supernatural elements
Moral lessons
Based on Historical Events
comedic narratives

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