Myths, Fables, Legends, and Fairy Tales Quiz

What is the main purpose of myths?

• To document historical events accurately

• To entertain children

• To explain how or why the world works

• To teach a moral lesson

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Where does the word 'myth' originate from?

• Egyptian

• Roman

• Greek

• Latin

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Which mythology is one of the most popular examples of myths?

• Roman mythology

• Greek mythology

• Norse mythology

• Egyptian mythology

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What are legends primarily about?

• Magical lands

• Imaginary creatures

• Real-life people and their deeds

• Talking animals

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How are the facts in legends typically presented?

• Entirely fictional

• Based on scientific evidence

• Slightly exaggerated

• Completely accurate

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What is the main purpose of a fable?

• To entertain with magic

• To teach a lesson

• To document historical events

• To explain natural phenomena

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What kind of characters are typically found in fables?

• Real-life people

• Talking animals, plants, or forces of nature

• Superheroes

• Mythical gods and goddesses

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Who are fairy tales specifically written for?

• Adults

• Teenagers

• Elders

• Children

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What elements are commonly found in fairy tales?

• Historical accuracy

• Magical characters and good vs. evil

• Real-life events

• Scientific facts

How do fairy tales often begin?

• Once upon a time

• Long, long ago

• In a galaxy far, far away

• In the beginning

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