Greek Myths

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Why did the King of Athens make a deal with King Minos of Crete?

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to keep the people of Athens safe

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After a 9 year period of safety, the King of Athens would send 7 boys and 7 girls to be...

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eaten by the Minotaur

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Where did the Minotaur live?

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in the labyrinth (maze)

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How did the princess help Theseus? Options: by giving him rocks and stones to throw at the Minotaur, by giving him money to help her escape, by giving him a ball of string to find his way out of the maze

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by giving him a ball of string to find his way out of the maze

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Who killed the Minotaur?

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Theseus

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After they all escaped Crete, what happened to the princess?

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she was left on another island

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What was the central message of the story?

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keep your word

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How did the King of Athens keep his word to King Minos?

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After 9 years, he sent 7 boys and 7 girls to be eaten by the Minotaur

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Describe Theseus

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courageous and determined

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Describe the Minotaur

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half man and half bull