9ENL: Greek Mythology

What does the word 'arachnid' mean in English?

• Spider

• Ant

• Fly

• Wasp

Answer explanation

Arachnid comes from the name 'Arachne' meaning spider in Greek.

Who was Arachne?

• A weaver who Athena turned into a spider.

• A waitress who Athena turned into a spider.

• A teacher who Athena turned into a spider.

• A nurse who Athena turned into a spider.

Why did Athena turn Arachne into a spider?

• Because she was good at weaving and bragged about it.

• Because she could.

• Because she had an affair with Athena's husband.

• Because she was too pretty.

The story of Arachne reminds us about the importance of being humble (meaning not being arrogant or 'up yourself').

• True

• False

Who was Orpheus married to?

• Eurydice

• Arachne

• Aphrodite

• Artemis

How did Eurydice die?

• She was bitten by a scorpion

• She was bitten by a snake

• She was eaten by a lion.

• She was killed by Zeus.

Who is the King of the Underworld?

• Zeus

• Hades

• Dionysus

• Poseidon

Who is the Queen of the Underworld?

• Demeter

• Persephone

• Athena

• Hera

What did Hades promise Orpheus?

• That Eurydice would follow him out of the Underworld.

• That he could marry Eurydice again.

• That Eurydice was pregnant.

• Nothing, Persephone made him a promise.

What was the name of the 3-headed dog that guarded the Underworld?

• Cerberus

• Bes

• Thoth

• Markos