The Royal House of Thebes

The city of Thebes was founded by following what animal until it laid down?

• heifer
• cow
• llama
• donkey

What did Cadmus have to do before he could build Thebes? Select all that apply.

• slay a terrible dragon
• sow the dragon's teeth in the earth
• rescue a maiden from the dragon's lair
• convince some of the men grown from the dragon's teeth to help him

Cadmus and Harmonia had 4 daughters, all whom were visited by great misfortune.

• True
• False

Cadmus and Harmonia fled Thebes and the gods changed them into

• serpents
• trees
• lions
• stars

Cadmus and Harmonia were changed as a punishment for their wrongdoings.

• True
• False

The oracle warned King Laius of what?

• His son would kill his other brothers and sisters
• Jocasta would kill their son
• His son would be an adopted son
• King Lauis would be killed at the hand of his son

What did King Laius do with his child?

• He gave it to a maid to raise.
• He sacrified it on the altar of Athena.
• He drowned it in a well.
• He left it exposed on a hill with its ankles pierced.

The oracle tells Oedipus that he will?

• Be famous
• Become king
• Be wealthy
• Kill his father

Where was Oedipus adopted?

• Thebes
• Corinth
• Roanoke
• Athens

Who are Oedipus' adopted parents?

• Laius and Jocasta
• Creon and Antigone
• Apollo and Dionysis
• Polybus and Merope