The Myth of Prometheus - Ted Talk Video

Which were the older gods?

• Titans

• Olympians

Which of the following best describes the meaning of the name "Prometheus"?

• Strength

• Wisdom

• Foresight

• Courage

Explain why Prometheus and Epimetheus chose to side with the Greek Olympian gods instead of the Titans.

• They were promised immortality by Zeus.

• They believed in the vision of the gods for the world.

• Prometheus's foresight predicted that the Olympians would win.

• They were forced by Zeus to join the gods.

What was the role of Prometheus in the creation of humans and how did it differ from the role of Epimetheus?

• Prometheus distributed gifts while Epimetheus shaped humans.

• Prometheus shaped humans while Epimetheus distributed gifts.

• Both shaped humans together.

• Both distributed gifts together.

Prometheus gave fire to mankind by...

• creating it from earth and water
• stealing it from another planet

• stealing it from the gods and hiding it in a fennel stalk

• finding it in a hidden cave

Why did Prometheus choose to defy Zeus's commands regarding humans?

• He believed humans could become gods.

• He saw the potential for humans to develop intelligence and creativity.

• He wanted to defy Zeus's orders.

• He thought humans would be better servants to the gods.

What were the implications of Zeus's decree that humans remain mortal and subservient to the gods?

• It ensured humans would never challenge the gods.

• It allowed humans to become immortal.

• It made humans equal to the gods.

• It gave humans the power to control nature.

Where were most Titans were sent after their defeat by the Greek gods?

• Mount Olympus

• The Underworld

• Tartarus

• Elysium

Prometheus wanted man to have fire for all of the following reasons EXCEPT:

• so they could cook meat

• so they could see in the dark

• so they could defend themselves

• so they could destroy themselves

Zeus punished Prometheus by chaining him to a rock and having a vulture eat his ______ every night. It grew back each day.

• Liver

• Heart

• Appendix

• Brain