Theseus and the Minotaur CKLA grade 2 domain 3

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What was Princess Ariadne's directions to Theseus for the Labyrith?

• Follow the sound of the Minotaur.

• Leave a trail of breadcrumbs.

• Tie one end of a thread to the gate and unwind it as he goes.

• Memorize the path as he walks.

What is a minotaur?

• A creature with the body of a bull and the head of a man.

• A creature with the body of a man and the head of a bull.

• A giant serpent with sharp horns.

• A winged beast with a lion's body.

How did Theseus defeat the Minotaur in the Labyrinth?

• He used a magical sword given to him by Ariadne.

• He tricked the Minotaur into falling into a pit.

• He repeatedly vaulted over its back until it crashed into a wall, then wrestled it to the ground.

• He used a powerful bow and arrow to shoot it from a distance.

How did the Aegean Sea get its name?

• It was named after the Greek god Aegeus.

• It was named after the island of Aegina.

• It was named after the hero Theseus's father, King Aegeus, who died in it.

• It was named after the city of Athens.