Greek Myths Quiz

What was Daedalus known for?

• Painting beautiful portraits
• Sculpting difficult statues
• Designing buildings and temples
• Inventing magical creatures

Why did King Minos invite Daedalus to Crete?

• To build a maze for the Minotaur
• To paint a portrait of the king
• To teach the king's children how to swim
• To create a flying machine

How did Daedalus and Icarus escape from Crete?

• They built a boat and sailed away
• They flew away using wings made of feathers and wax
• They swam across the sea to a nearby island
• They hid in the maze

What happened to Icarus?

• He flew too close to the sun and his wings melted
• He got lost in the maze and was never found
• He decided to stay on Crete and live with the Minotaur
• He became a famous artist

What were the three things that King Midas loved the most?

• His castle, his garden, and his gold
• His daughter, his garden, and his gold
• His daughter, his roses, and his food
• His gold, his wealth, and his power

Who did King Midas find in his rose garden?

• A satyr
• A god
• A servant
• A beautiful nymph

What did King Midas wish for?

• For his daughter to have everything she wanted
• For his rose garden to grow even more beautiful roses
• For everything he touched to turn to gold
• For eternal life

What happened when King Midas touched things after his wish was granted?

• They turned into food
• They turned into gold
• They disappeared
• They turned into flowers

How did King Midas feel when he saw his daughter turn to gold?

• Happy and proud
• Angry and frustrated
• Sad and regretful
• Indifferent

Why did Zeus ask Echo for help?

• He wanted her to distract Hera
• He wanted her to tell him gossip about Hera
• He wanted her to sing for him
• He wanted her to find a lost treasure