Arachne and Greek Mythology Themes

Arachne and Greek Mythology Themes

Assessment

Interactive Video

Arts

6th - 8th Grade

Hard

Created by

Richard Gonzalez

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The myth of Arachne tells the story of a skilled weaver who becomes prideful and challenges the goddess Athena to a weaving contest. Despite her talent, Arachne's hubris leads to her downfall. Athena, angered by Arachne's disrespect, transforms her into a spider as a lesson that mortals should not claim equality with the gods.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a common theme in many Greek myths?

Characters who stray beyond the limits set by the gods

Characters who are always rewarded by the gods

Characters who never face consequences

Characters who follow the gods' rules

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was Arachne's father's profession?

A potter

A sculptor

A dyer of wool

A weaver

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What color was Arachne's father famous for producing?

Green

Yellow

Blue

Scarlet

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did people from all over Greece come to see?

Arachne's weaving skills

Arachne's beauty

Arachne's dancing

Arachne's singing

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did Arachne refuse to acknowledge?

Her father's influence

The nymphs' admiration

Athena's influence

Her own talent

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who did the old woman reveal herself to be?

Arachne's mother

A nymph

Athena

A mortal woman

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did Athena's weaving depict?

Arachne's life story

A warning to Arachne

Scenes of nature

The history of Athens

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