Daedalus and Icarus: Myths and Lessons

Daedalus and Icarus: Myths and Lessons

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Architecture, History, Arts

6th - 10th Grade

Easy

Created by

Lucas Foster

Used 11+ times

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Daedalus, a renowned Athenian architect, flees to Crete after committing a crime. He serves King Minos and builds the labyrinth to imprison the Minotaur. Later, Daedalus and his son Icarus are imprisoned for aiding Theseus. To escape, Daedalus invents wings made of feathers and beeswax. Despite warnings, Icarus flies too close to the sun, causing the wax to melt and leading to his tragic fall into the sea.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why did Daedalus flee Athens?

He was bored of Athens.

He committed a dreadful crime.

He wanted to explore new lands.

He was invited by King Minos.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who was Daedalus's son?

Minos

Theseus

Minotaur

Icarus

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did Daedalus build for King Minos?

A statue

A palace

A labyrinth

A ship

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why were Daedalus and Icarus imprisoned?

For trying to escape Crete

For stealing from the king

For helping Theseus defeat the Minotaur

For building faulty structures

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What materials did Daedalus use to build the wings?

Glass, silk, and honey

Stone, leaves, and resin

Metal, cloth, and glue

Wood, feathers, and beeswax

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What advice did Daedalus give to Icarus before their flight?

Fly as high as you can.

Stay close to me and avoid flying too low or too high.

Fly low to avoid the sun.

Fly fast to escape quickly.

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What happened to Icarus during the flight?

He flew too high and the sun melted the wax on his wings.

He followed his father's advice perfectly.

He landed safely on another island.

He flew too low and got wet.

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