Myths Quiz

What are myths?

• Just made-up stories with no significance

• Stories about how the world was created and why certain things happen

• Scientific explanations for natural phenomena

• Historical accounts that are always true

What do myths typically involve?

• Only events that can be proven scientifically

• Gods, heroes, and events that a group believes, or at one time believed, to be real

• Stories that are always considered false

• Predictions about the future

Today, how is the word "myth" often used?

• To describe a true historical event

• To describe something that is not true

• To describe a scientific theory

• To describe a universally accepted fact

Why did people thousands of years ago create myths?

• To record historical events accurately

• To explain the creation of the world

• To entertain children with stories

• To create maps of the stars

What aspects of life did ancient people not understand, leading them to create myths?

• The reasons for technological advancements

• The causes of sickness, death, and natural disasters

• The methods for building structures

• The principles of mathematics

Why is mythology closely associated with religion?

• Because myths were often about gods and religious practices

• Because myths were considered to be scientifically accurate

• Because myths were written down in religious texts

• Because mythology was a form of early entertainment

How were myths told?

• Through written documents

• As part of an oral tradition

• Via musical compositions

• Through scientific research

What type of myth is "Wise Owl"?

• Heroic Tale

• Creation Story

• War Story

• Trickster Tale

"The Wise Owl" is a creation story about these animals.

• Turtle

• Owl

• Narwhal

• Rabbit

From which culture does the "Wise Owl" originate?

• Greek Mythology

• Norse Tribe

• Iroquois Tribe

• California Mythology