Quiz on the Myth of Daedalus and Icarus

Who created the plan for the Minoan Palace of Knossos?

• King Minos

• Icarus

• Daedalus

• Theseus

What was the Labyrinth built to imprison?

• Ariadne

• The Minotaur

• Daedalus

• Icarus

What material did Daedalus use to create the wings?

• Feathers and string

• Wood and glue

• Metal and cloth

• Feather and wax

What did Daedalus warn Icarus not to do?

• Fly too low

• Fly too high

• Fly too fast

• Fly too slow

What happened to Icarus when he flew too close to the sun?

• He flew higher

• His wings melted

• He fell into the Labyrinth

• He was captured by Minos

What was the relationship between Daedalus and King Minos at first?

• They were friends

• They were enemies

• They were family

• They were rivals

Who advised Princess Ariadne to help Theseus?

• The Minotaur

• Daedalus

• King Minos

• Icarus

What did Icarus do that led to his downfall?

• He got lost in the Labyrinth

• He crashed into the sea

• He flew too low

• He ignored his father's warnings

What is the name of the sea where Icarus fell?

• Mediterranean Sea

• Ionian Sea

• Aegean Sea

• Icarian Sea

What was Daedalus's profession?

• A warrior

• An inventor

• A king

• A sailor