Daedalus and Icarus in Mythology

Daedalus and Icarus in Mythology

Assessment

Interactive Video

Arts

6th - 8th Grade

Hard

Created by

Ethan Morris

FREE Resource

The video explores the story of Datus, a talented inventor in Greek mythology, and his son Icarus. Datus's nephew Talis dies under mysterious circumstances, leading Datus and Icarus to flee Athens. They find refuge in Crete, where Datus builds the Labyrinth for King Minos. Eventually, they are imprisoned in the Labyrinth but manage to escape. Icarus, however, flies too close to the sun, causing his wings to melt, and he falls into the sea. Datus continues his life in Sicily, creating new inventions.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was Daedalus primarily known for in Greek mythology?

Being a great warrior

Inventing and problem-solving

Leading armies into battle

Writing epic poems

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why did Icarus feel jealous of Talus?

Talus was older and wiser

Talus was given more freedom

Talus was more popular and talented

Talus was the king's favorite

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the purpose of the Labyrinth built by Daedalus?

To host grand events

To store treasures

To imprison the Minotaur

To serve as a royal palace

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did Daedalus and Icarus plan to escape the Labyrinth?

By using a secret door

By flying with wings

By bribing the guards

By digging a tunnel

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the critical mistake Icarus made during the flight?

Flying too low over the sea

Ignoring his father's instructions

Flying too high towards the sun

Not fastening his wings properly

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did Daedalus do after landing in Sicily?

He returned to Athens

He became a king

He vowed never to fly again

He built a new Labyrinth

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who was responsible for solving King Minos's puzzle in Sicily?

Talus

King Cocalus

Daedalus

Icarus

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