Crash Course World Mythology #29

What is the primary setting of the Epic of Mwindo?

• Democratic Republic of Congo

• South Africa

• Nigeria

• Egypt

Why did Mwindo's father want to kill him?

• Because he was not his son

• Because he was too loud

• Because he was weak

• Because he was a boy

Who helped Mwindo survive his father's attempts to kill him?

• His mother

• Nkuba, the god of lightning

• His aunt Iyangura

• A water serpent

What did Mwindo use to defeat the creatures in the water?

• His strength

• A magic sword

• His singing

• A magic scepter

Who did Mwindo meet in the underworld?

• Kahindo, a goddess of good fortune

• Both A and B

• Sheburu-wngu, the god of all creation

• Muisa, god of the underworld

What was Mwindo's final test in the underworld?

• To guess the number of seeds in a hand

• To cultivate a banana grove

• To defeat Muisa in battle

• To escape the underworld

How did Mwindo finally confront his father?

• Through a song

• In a game of guessing

• By forgiving him

• In a battle

What did Mwindo do upon returning to his village?

• He forgave his father and revived the village

• He destroyed the village

• He became a tyrant

• He left again on another adventure

What lesson does the Epic of Mwindo teach about leadership?

• Leaders must be feared

• Leaders must be strong and merciful

• Leaders do not need the support of others

• Leaders should seek revenge

What role does the Epic of Mwindo play for the Nyanga people?

• It's a historical record

• It's a form of entertainment

• It's a religious text

• It's a moral and cultural guide