Gender Roles in Mythology

Gender Roles in Mythology

Assessment

Interactive Video

Religious Studies, Social Studies, Philosophy

9th - 12th Grade

Hard

Created by

Lucas Foster

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The video explores how myths explain human origins and gender roles, focusing on stories from the Bible, Greek, and Japanese mythology. It highlights the binary opposition between men and women, often portraying women as subordinate. The Genesis story justifies male dominance through creation and punishment narratives. Greek mythology's Pandora story and Japanese myths similarly establish male precedence. These myths have influenced gender relations, often blaming women for human suffering.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary focus of the mythology discussed in the introduction?

The creation of the earth

The history of gods

The creation of people, specifically men and women

The role of animals in mythology

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In the Biblical creation story from Genesis 2, what is the significance of the wordplay between 'ish' and 'isha'?

It describes the creation of animals

It explains the origin of language

It justifies the superiority of men over women

It highlights the equality between men and women

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What punishment does God give to women in the Biblical story after eating the fruit?

Increased pain in childbirth and subordination to their husbands

Loss of immortality

Inability to speak

Banishment from Eden

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

According to Greek mythology, what was Pandora's role in the world?

She created the first humans

She was a punishment to men, bringing sorrows to the world

She was a goddess of wisdom

She brought hope to humanity

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the story of Pandora suggest about ancient Greek views on women?

Women were worshipped as goddesses

Women were regarded as equal partners to men

Women were considered a source of evil and deceit

Women were seen as wise and nurturing

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the reason for the deformed child in the Japanese creation myth?

The gods were displeased with the couple

Izanami spoke first during the ritual

The child was cursed by an evil spirit

The couple did not perform the ritual correctly

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a common theme in the myths discussed regarding the role of women?

Women are often portrayed as the cause of human suffering

Women are depicted as equal to men

Women are shown as the saviors of humanity

Women are not mentioned in these myths

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