Grade 7 - Unit 1 vocab quiz

What is a myth?

• A traditional story explaining natural events

• A scientific theory

• A historical fact

• A modern tale

What distinguishes a legend from a myth?

• Legends are always true

• Legends mix facts with exaggeration

• Legends are only about gods

• Legends are not passed down

What does 'culture' refer to?

• The weather in a region

• Ideas and customs of a society

• The economy of a country

• The geography of a place

What is a moral?

• A place in a book

• A lesson from a story

• A type of food

• A character in a story

What does 'deity' mean?

• A mythical creature

• A god or goddess

• A human being

• A historical figure

What is the meaning of 'supernatural'?

• A natural event

• Something that can be explained by science

• A force beyond scientific understanding

• A common occurrence

What does 'suitor' mean?

• A person who seeks to marry another

• A type of clothing

• A historical figure

• A character in a myth

What does 'cherish dearly' mean?

• To forget something

• To hold something dear

• To ignore something

• To lose something

What does 'effective' mean?

• Successful in producing a result

• Difficult to understand

• Not successful

• Unclear

What does 'origin' refer to?

• A type of food

• The point where something begins

• A historical event

• The end of something