
Mythological Origins of Common Words

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English
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9th - 10th Grade
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Hard
Jennifer Brown
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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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