The Minotaur and Theseus Quiz

Who was the powerful and evil king that lived a long time ago?

• Nino

• Theseus

• Minos

• Ariadne

What terrifying creature was kept at the center of the maze by King Minos?

• Dragon

• Minotaur

• Griffin

• Cerberus

How many boys and girls did King Minos ask the king of Athens to send every year?

• Three boys and three girls

• Seven boys and seven girls

• Ten boys and ten girls

• Five boys and five girls

Who fell in love with Theseus and helped him defeat the Minotaur?

• Ariadne

• Athena

• Hera

• Aphrodite

What did Ariadne give Theseus to help him navigate the maze?

What did Theseus use to find his way back out of the maze after defeating the Minotaur?

• A torch

• A ball of string

• A map

• A compass

Where did Theseus and the other children run to after escaping the maze?

• The palace

• The forest

• The mountains

• The ship

What did Theseus do to Ariadne after leaving the island?

• Left her sleeping on the beach

• Married her immediately

• Took her with him to Athens

• Gave her a gift

What did Theseus find unattractive about Ariadne?

• Her wealth

• Her kindness

• Her beauty

• Her intelligence

Where did Theseus leave Ariadne after stopping at an island on the way?

• In the forest

• Sleeping on the beach

• On the ship

• In the palace