Legends vs. Myths Quiz

What is the main difference between legends and myths?

• Legends are about gods, while myths are about real people

• Legends are based on real people or events but are exaggerated, while myths explain the world using gods, magic, or creatures

• Myths always have happy endings, while legends do not

• Myths are always written in books, while legends are spoken

Which of the following is an example of a legend?

• Pandora’s Box

• Persephone and the Seasons

• King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table

• The Creation of Fire

Myths often include:

• Real-life kings and queens

• Gods, goddesses, or magical creatures

• Scientific explanations

• Only human characters

What is exaggerated in the legend of Robin Hood?

• He stole from the rich and gave to the poor

• He had a magical bow and arrow

• He lived in a castle

• He was actually a king

What does the myth of Persephone explain?

• The origin of fire

• The changing of seasons

• The invention of farming

• The story of the first king

Which of these is NOT an example of a myth?

• Pandora’s Box

• King Arthur’s sword, Excalibur

• The King of the Golden Touch (King Midas)

• Persephone and the Seasons

The story of King Midas teaches a lesson about:

• Being greedy can have bad consequences

• Listening to your parents is important

• Fighting makes you stronger

• Magic always makes life better

In the legend of Icarus and Daedalus, why did Icarus fall?

• His father pushed him

• The wings were too heavy

• He flew too close to the sun, and his wings melted

• He forgot how to fly

What is the main purpose of myths?

• To record historical events accurately

• To explain things about the world before science existed

• To make people laugh

• To tell fairy tales about animals

Why might the legend of Robin Hood not be entirely true?

• It was never written down

• The story changed and became exaggerated over time

• Robin Hood never existed at all

• The story was created in modern times