The Minotaur

Who was King Minos' father?

• Zeus

• Poseidon

• Ares

• Hades

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What did King Minos' ships bring back from their voyages?

• Gold and silver

• Goods, taxes, and knowledge

• Magical artifacts

• Prisoners of war

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Who designed the palace for King Minos?

• Hercules

• Daedalus

• Perseus

• Icarus

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What was unique about the palace Daedalus designed?

• It was built on three floors with advanced plumbing

• It was made entirely of gold

• It had a labyrinth

• It could float on water

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What was the Minotaur?

• A sea monster

• Half man, half bull

• A giant eagle

• A dragon

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Why did Minos not kill the Minotaur?

• He feared the gods' anger

• He wanted to use it as a weapon

• He thought it was beautiful

• He was afraid of it

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What did Theseus offer to do?

• Steal the Minotaur's treasure

• Become the new king

• Kill the Minotaur

• Build a new palace

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How did Ariadne plan to help Theseus navigate the labyrinth?

• With a magic spell

• By giving him a sword

• By guiding him herself

• With a map and a ball of thread

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What did Theseus do to Ariadne?

• Left her on the island of Naxos

• Married her

• Took her to Athens as a queen

• Gave her a crown of stars

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What mistake did Theseus make on his return voyage?

• He left behind his sword

• He lost the ball of thread

• He sailed under black sails

• He forgot the way to Athens

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