Quiz on Greek Mythology: The Story of Arachne

What did the ancient Greeks use myths for?

• To watch on television

• To learn scientific facts

• To browse the internet

• To explain natural phenomena

What did Arachne claim about her weaving skills?

• She learned from Athena

• She was a beginner

• She disliked weaving

• She was the best in the world

Who challenged Arachne to a weaving contest?

• Athena

• Aphrodite

• Zeus

• Hercules

What was the consequence if Athena won the contest?

• Athena would stop weaving

• Athena would become mortal

• Arachne would never weave again

• Arachne would become a goddess

What did Arachne depict in her tapestry during the contest?

• Her own portrait

• The strength of gods

• The failings of gods

• Scenes of nature

What transformation did Athena apply to Arachne after the contest?

• Turned her into a star

• Turned her into a spider

• Turned her into a tree

• Turned her into a bird

What moral does the story of Arachne primarily teach?

• The benefits of pride

• The joy of winning

• The importance of humility

• The skill of weaving

Why did Arachne feel ashamed after seeing Athena's tapestry?

• It was poorly made

• It was less spectacular

• It was more beautiful

• It was incomplete

What did Athena weave into her tapestry?

• The ocean and fishes

• Mountains and rivers

• The underworld

• The sky and fields

What happens to all spiders according to the myth?

• They are feared by gods

• They are children of Arachne

• They bring good luck

• They live forever