Greek Mythology Allusions

How well do you know your Greek Mythology words?

• I know them ALL

• I am still studying!

• I need more practice

• I know nothing

As punishment for waging war on the Olympians, who was forced to hold the world on their shoulders?

• Harpy

• Adonis

• Cupid

• Atlas

What is the meaning of Adonis?

• Ugly

• Handsome

• Immortal

The god Chronos was an old man and the god of time. His name is found in the word chronological. What is the meaning of chronological?

• An old man

• Thinking logically

• The color chrome

• In time order

Ceres, the daughter of Saturn and goddess of agriculture. Was often shown carrying a bundle of wheat. From her name, Ceres comes what word?

• Chaos

• Cereal

• Iris

• Fury

The class of invertebrates with eight legs is called what?

• Arachnid

• Achilles' heel

• Nymph

• Zephyr

When Ms. Bennett turned around, the classroom was in chaos! What is the meaning of the word chaos?

• Confused & disorganized

• Calm & collected

• Obnoxious & rude

• The classroom was doing exactly what they were supposed to be doing.

What does cupid symbolize?

• Love

• Hate

• Happiness

• Anger

When we stand on a mountain top our voices come back to us. What is this called?

• Chaos

• Echo

• Fate

• Iris

Three goddesses who determined the length of a person's life were known as the _______.

• Oracles

• Hypnosis

• Echoes

• Fates