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Greek Mythology Review

Authored by STEPHANIE SERNA

English

6th - 8th Grade

CCSS covered

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Greek Mythology Review
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a myth?

​is an extravagant, fanciful or greatly exaggerated story. Usually focuses on the achievements of the ultimate hero.

A traditional, typically ancient story dealing with supernatural beings, ancestors, or heroes that serves as a fundamental type in the worldview of a people. The purpose of myths is to account for the origins of something, how the world works, or cultural beliefs. In many myths, the main characters are gods or demi-gods and the story may have some religious meaning or background.

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CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a folktale?

​a story originating in popular culture, typically passed on by word of mouth.

a lesson, especially one concerning what is right or wise, that can be derived from a story, a piece of information, or an experience.: "the moral of this story was that one must see the beauty in nature.”

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CCSS.RL.1.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.K.5

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a tall tale?

​a story originating in popular culture, typically passed on by word of mouth.

​is an extravagant, fanciful or greatly exaggerated story. Usually focuses on the achievements of the ultimate hero.

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CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a moral?

​a story originating in popular culture, typically passed on by word of mouth.

a lesson, especially one concerning what is right or wise, that can be derived from a story, a piece of information, or an experience.: "the moral of this story was that one must see the beauty in nature.”

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CCSS.RL.1.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.K.5

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Daedalus made wings for himself and his son in order to ...

teach his son to fly
be more like the gods
escape from the island of Crete
show that he was an ingenious artist

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CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What did Daedalus and Icarus want most?

To escape the tower
To escape the island
To fly to Crete
To fly like gods

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CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

How did Daedalus and Icarus accomplish their goal?

Daedalus made wings for himself and his son.
Daedalus constructed a labyrinth.
Daedalus made a deal with King Minos.
Daedalus built a boat out of floating wood.

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CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

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