The Legend of King Arthur

What is the significance of the sword Excalibur in the legend of King Arthur?

• It was a gift from Merlin to Arthur.

• It was used to defeat the Saxons in battle.

• It was placed in a stone, and only the rightful king could remove it.

• It was created by the Lady of the lake for Arthur.

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Which of the following events led to Arthur becoming the rightful king of England?

• Defeating the Saxons in a duel.

  
  

• Pulling Excalibur from a stone.

  
  

• Being crowned by the Archbishop of Canterbury.

  
  

• Successfully completing the quest for the Holy Grail.

What did Arthur create to establish a democratic soiciety?

• A council of wizards and sorcerers.

  
  

• A group of knights dedicated to protecting the realm.

  
  

• A new system of taxation.

• A circle of influential lords.

Who was Arthur's wife in the legend?

• Guinevere

• Morgan le Fey

• Isolde

• The Lady of the Lake

What was the role of Arthur's half-sister Morgan le Fey in the story?

• She was a loyal supporter of Arthur.

  
  

• She was a powerful witch and claimed the throne.

• She was the keeper of the Holy Grail.

  
  

• She was a lady-in-waiting to Guinevere.

  
  

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Why did Arthur establish the crusades?

• To conquer new lands for his kingdom.

• To find the legendary sword Excalibur.

• To heal the country and secure an heir.

  
  

• To protect England from invasion.

What was the significance of the Holy Grail in Arthur's quest?

• It was a powerful magical artifact.

  
  

• It represented the unity of the kingdom.

• It was the last artifact needed for conversion to Christianity.

  
  

• It was the sword that defeated the Saxons.

  
  

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What happened to Merlin during Arthur's quest for the Holy Grail?

• He betrayed Arthur and joined Morgan le Fey.

• He was imprisoned by a young woman who stole his powers.

  
  

• He left the kingdom to search for the Holy Grail himself.

  
  

• He became a trusted advisor to Arthur.

  
  

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What role did Mordred play in the story?

• He was a loyal knight of the Round Table.

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  He was Arthur's long-lost son.

• He plotted to overthrow Arthur and took control of the Round Table.

  
  

•  He was a powerful wizard who supported Merlin.

  
  

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 How did the legend of King Arthur typically conclude?

• With Arthur's victory over the Saxons.

• With Arthur's marriage to Guinevere.

  
  

• With Arthur's defeat in battle and glorious death.

  
  

• With Arthur's conversion to Christianity.