Quiz on Greek Mythology 1

What task was Perseus given by King Polydectes?

• To capture the Minotaur

• To retrieve Medusa’s head

• To fight the Kraken

• To steal Zeus’ thunderbolt

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Who helped Perseus by giving him special tools for his quest?

• Hera and Artemis

• Apollo and Hermes

• Athena and Hermes

• Poseidon and Demeter

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What was special about Medusa’s appearance?

• She had golden hair that glowed.

• Her gaze could turn people to stone.

• She had wings of silver.

• Her beauty caused people to fall asleep.

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What did Perseus use to avoid looking directly at Medusa?

• A mirror shield

• A magical helmet

• A crystal orb

• A polished sword

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How did Perseus defeat the sea monster threatening Andromeda?

• By using Medusa’s head

• By striking it with his sword

• By throwing a magical spear

• By taming it with his flute

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Who was the Minotaur?

• A giant with one eye

• A creature with the body of a man and the head of a bull

• A lion with bat wings

• A snake with multiple heads

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Where did the Minotaur live?

• In a cave by the sea

• In a labyrinth on Crete

• In a palace in Athens

• In an enchanted forest

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Who defeated the Minotaur?

• Perseus

• Theseus

• Heracles

• Odysseus

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What tool did Theseus use to escape the labyrinth?

• A glowing staff

• A ball of string

• A magical map

• A compass

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Who helped Theseus navigate the labyrinth?

• Ariadne

• Medusa

• Persephone

• Athena

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