Folktales in World Mythology

In the Chinese Zodiac Story, why did the Jade Emperor call for a race?

• To determine the order of the animals in the Chinese Zodiac.
• To celebrate the New Year.
• To find the fastest animal in China.
• To select the Emperor's advisors.

How many animals are in the Chinese Zodiac?

• 10
• 8
• 12
• 15

In the Chinese Zodiac Story, how did the rat win the race?

• The rat tricked the other animals into falling behind.
• The rat swam across the river to win the race.
• The rat rode on the ox's back and jumped off to win the race.
• The rat ran ahead and hid until the race was over.

This animal got distracted in the race because it chose to swam and bathe in the river first.

How did the Chinese Zodiac reflect the culture of the Chinese people?

• The Chinese Zodiac has no connection to agricultural practices.
• The Chinese Zodiac reflects the cultural values, beliefs, and traditions of the Chinese people through its representation of personality, traits, and fortune.

• The Chinese Zodiac is solely based on Western astrology.
• The Chinese Zodiac only represents animals without cultural significance.

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What is Daedalus an expert of?

• craftsmanship and invention
• mathematics and astronomy
• music and poetry
• farming and agriculture

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Why did King Minos exile Daedalus?

• King Minos exiled Daedalus for building the Labyrinth.
• King Minos exiled Daedalus for refusing to help Ariadne.
• King Minos exiled Daedalus for helping Theseus escape from the Labyrinth.
• King Minos exiled Daedalus for stealing his treasure.

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What did Daedalus create in order to escape?

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How did Icarus meet his demise?

• Icarus fell into the sea after his wings melted.
• Icarus flew too close to the sun and was saved by a passing ship.
• Icarus was captured by a sea monster.
• Icarus was struck by lightning.

What is the meaning of Panchatantra?

• Panchatantra means 'Four Lessons'.
• Panchatantra means 'Seven Fables'.
• Panchatantra means 'Three Tales'.

• Panchatantra means 'Five Stories'.

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