Mythological Origins of Common Words

Mythological Origins of Common Words

Assessment

Interactive Video

English

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

Created by

Jennifer Brown

FREE Resource

10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main theme of the video introduction?

The influence of mythology on modern language

The role of mythology in modern entertainment

The history of ancient civilizations

The evolution of language over time

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which mythological figure is associated with the origin of the word 'arachnida'?

Ceres

Arachne

Frigg

Athena

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the word 'cereal' literally translate to?

Of Arachne

Of Ceres

Of Athena

Of Frigg

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which day of the week is named after the Norse goddess Frigg?

Friday

Sunday

Wednesday

Monday

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the origin of the word 'music'?

Derived from the Greek word for harmony

Named after the Greek god of sound

Derived from the Greek word 'mousike'

Named after a famous Greek musician

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the word 'jovial' originally refer to?

A person with a serious demeanor

A person with a joyful nature

A person born under the sign of Jupiter

A person born under the sign of Mars

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which day of the week is named after the Norse god Tyr?

Saturday

Monday

Tuesday

Thursday

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