WorksheetsMyths and Legends
Total questions: 11
Worksheet time: 11mins
What is a 'Myth'?
A factual account of how a natural occurrence happened.
A traditional story usually explaining a how something came to exist, and typically involving supernatural beings or events.
A made up story, usually from an ancient peoples, that was used only as a form of entertainment.
A story about a person that has elements of truth but has been exaggerated in some way.
What is a 'Legend'?
A traditional story about a person or peoples that is based on historical events that has been heavily exaggerated .
A traditional story about the creation of a land-form that is based on historical events, but has been heavily exaggerated .
An accurate account of a person and their deeds.
A story about dragons, fairies, and wizards, with no facts at all.
Which of these are NOT elements of a myth?
Gods and goddesses
The characters always live happily ever after
Explains how things were created
They are based on evidence
Contains magic and magical creatures
Which of these are NOT elements of a legend?
They are about real people
They are usually very exaggerated
They focus on peoples accomplishments
They do not contain monsters
Name the character in this Greek myth who met a tragic end:
Icarus
Daedalus
Cupid
Zeus
In the story of Theseus and the Minotaur why did the King of Athens make a deal with King Minos of Crete?
To make money
To frighten King Minos
To keep the people of Athens safe
To become more powerful
How did the King of Athens keep his word to King Minos?
He shared the secrets of the Minotaur
After 9 years, he sent 7 boys and 7 girls to be eaten by the Minotaur
He told the King of Crete to stop sending his ships to Athens
After 10 years the King of Athens went to fight the Minotaur
Describe the Minotaur
Half bull and half lion
Half man and half goat
Half man and half bull
half man and half dragon
According to the Dreamtime story, how did the Koala lose its tail?
It was pulled off by a Kangaroo
It got stuck in the tree
It was a form of punishment for walking on the ground
It was bitten off by a Dingo
Why were Kola and Kangaroo fighting in the first place?
Koala made Kangaroo do all of the work and drank all of the water
Kangaroo lied to Koala about how to get water
Koala wanted to ride in Kangaroo's pouch because he was too slow
Kangaroo kicked Koala because he was being lazy
What country did the myth 'Where the Night Came From' originate?
Nigeria
Peru
Mexico
Brazil
