A quick quiz for parents.

These stories are historical but not often factual.

• Legends

• Fables

• Myths

• Folktales

What is a 'Myth'?

• A made up story, usually from an ancient peoples, that was used only as a form of entertainment.

• A factual account of how a natural occurrence happened.

• A story about a person that has elements of truth but has been exaggerated in some way.

• A traditional story usually explaining a how something came to exist, and typically involving supernatural beings or events.

Which of these are NOT elements of a myth?

• Explains how things were created

• They are based on evidence

• Contains magic and magical creatures

• Gods and goddesses

What is a 'Legend'?

• A traditional story about a person or peoples that is based on historical events that has been heavily exaggerated .

• A traditional story about the creation of a land-form that is based on historical events, but has been heavily exaggerated .

• An accurate account of a person and their deeds.

• A story about dragons, fairies, and wizards, with no facts at all.

Which of these are NOT elements of a legend?

• They are about real people

• They are usually very exaggerated

• They focus on peoples accomplishments

• They do not contain monsters

Which of the following devas is NOT part of the Trimurti in Hindu mythology?

• Brahma

• Vishnu

• Shiva

• Ganesha

What does 'moral' mean?

• A lesson that can be learned from a story

• A substance that can be found at sea

• a magical spell

_____ are stories that are passed down but don't have evidence to support if it's real.

• Mythology

• Myth

• Legend

• Fables

These stories are historical but not often factual.

• Legends

• Fables

• Myths

• Folktales

Which fact is true about legends?

• Legends are mostly fictional, but are often based on a possible real-life person.

• Legends teach a moral.

• Legends include monsters.

• Legends are a true reflection of history, and actually happened.