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WorksheetsALLUSION REVIEW--GREEK MYTHOLOGY, HISTORY, RELIGON
Total questions: 130
Worksheet time: 2hrs 40mins
The Wife of Hades who persuaded Hades to let Eurydice return to the living with Orpheus
Penelope
Calliope
Persephone
Mneumosyne
The God of Death in Greek Mythology is _____.
Hera
Hades
Persephone
Myrrah
Who was Orpheus' inspiration to play music?
Calliope
Eurydice
Sisyphus
Myrrah
Eurydice was a _____.?
Nymph
Fairy
Goddess
Saint
What happened to the soul of dead Eurydice?
It descended to Tartarus, the Underworld
It ascended to heaven
It haunted the forest
It haunted the banks of the river.
The name of the mother of Orpheus
(ALL CAPITAL LETTERS)
(a)
Three - Headed Dog that Guards the gates of Tartarus
(ALL CAPITAL LETTERS)
(a)
What Instrument did Orpheus played? (ALL CAPITAL LETTERS)
(a)
The ferryboat captain who takes Orpheus across the River Styx is named? (ALL CAPITAL LETTERS)
(a)
The name of the river that the souls have to cross to get to the underworld? (ALL CAPITAL LETTERS)
(a)
What is the genre of the story "Orpheus and Eurydice"?
Fable
Poem
Myth
Fairy Tale
What was a special talent/gift of Orpheus?
his super strength
his ability to sing and play music
his speed
his cunning/ intelligence
What happened to Eurydice on their wedding day?
She was bitten by a snake.
She called off the wedding.
She had the best day of her life.
She eloped with another man.
Why did Cerberus permit Orpheus, a living soul, to enter the gates of Hades?
Orpheus brought him some meat.
He was under strict orders from Hades
He was busy barking at a cat.
He was enchanted by his music.
What did Sisyphus do when he heard the enchanting music of Orpheus?
He stabbed Orpheus in the heart
He continued to push a rock uphill.
He consciously sat down and rested.
none of the answers
What is the moral lesson of the myth?
People cannot escape death.
Some opportunities come only once.
Slow and steady wins the race.
Waste not, want not.
What is your favorite Greek Myth so far?
Orpheus & Eurydice
Prometheus
Demeter & Persephone
Medusa & Perseus
Hercules & the 12 Labors
Who was Persephone married to?
Zeus
Apollo
Prometheus
Hades
How did Persephone end up in the Underworld?
She got lost and ended up there
She defied/disobeyed Zeus
She was kidnapped by Hades from a field of flowers on earth
She ran away from her mother
Who is the goddess of agriculture/seasons?
Persephone
Demeter
Aphrodite
Athena
What forces Persephone to spend time every year in the Underworld?
The fact that she ate a Pomegranate from the Underworld
Her love for her husband
Her mother's disappointment in her
Her dark and negative personality
What happens on earth when Persephone is in the Underworld?
Earth experiences Fall
Earth experiences Summer
Earth experiences Winter
Earth experiences Spring
What was Prometheus? (He was the greatest of these)
Gods
Giants
Titans
Mortals
What does Prometheus' name mean?
The myth didn't say
hindsight (he regrets the past)
fire seeker (he wants to destroy things)
foresight (he plans ahead)
What was the relationship between Prometheus and Epimetheus?
husband and wife
father and son
brothers
sisters
Prometheus went to Zeus and requested that Zeus give the humans what?
water
cattle
fire
clothing
What was Demeter goddess of?
The underworld
The harvest
All the gods
The moon
Persephone was...
Demeter's sister
Zeus' daughter
Demeter's daughter
Hades' sister
What did Hades do to Persephone?
He took her to Zeus on Mount Olympus.
He rescued her from Demeter.
He rescued her from Zeus.
He kidnapped her and took her to the Underworld.
What happened when Demeter couldn't find her daughter?
The world carried on as normal.
All the plants began to die.
The flowers and plants grew more than they ever had before.
Zeus became angry.
What did Hades give Persephone?
an apple
a flower
a pomegranate
a peach
What did eating the pomegranate seeds mean for Persephone?
It meant that she must return to the Underworld.
It meant that she must return to her mother.
It meant that she must live forever in the Underworld.
It meant that she was set free.
What agreement did Zeus make with Demeter?
He decided that instead of living forever in the Underworld, Persephone would stay there for only four months of the year.
He decided that Demeter would take the place of Persephone.
He decided that Hades would have to give up Persephone.
He decided that instead of living forever in the Underworld, Persephone would stay there for only eight months of the year.
What was the purpose of this myth for the ancient Greeks?
It explained the love life of the gods.
It explained about the dangers of the Underworld.
It explained why there are the seasons of Spring, Summer, Autumn and Winter.
It explained how the people should treat each other with kindness.
What did Medusa's name stand for?
To protect
To damage
To kill
To enchant
Who was Medusa's patron goddess?
Hestia
Athena
Hera
Artemis
Medusa eventually became "what" with two others?
Dead
Titans
Gorgons
Cyclops
Who killed Medusa?
Achillies
Hercules
Odysseys
Perseus
Who turned Medusa into a terrible monster?
Hera
Athena
Aphrodite
Poseidon
Medsua was *what* before she was turned into a monster?
Caretaker of the temple
Virgin priestess
Shrine maiden
Seductress
What were Medusas powers?
Her snakes were poisonous
She had an amazing shot
She was so hideous they'd die in an instant
With any look, she could turn men into stone
Which of these are false?
Medusas blood was poisonous, and you'd die if you touched it.
Medusa was often seen having a large snake tail and wings
She had a lover who died once she was punished
To shame her, Athena made her have chicken legs
Why did Athena punish Medusa?
Because Medusa was raped at the stairs of Athena's temple
Because Medusa married Poseidon
Because she was more beautiful than Athena
Because Zeus had raped her
What about Medusa's appearance changed?
Her golden hair turned into snakes, and her skin became scaly
Her brown hair turned into snakes, and she was given fangs
Her hair turned into pythons, and her eyes because green
She became hideous with chicken legs
Perseus' grandfather is King _________
Acrisius
Danae
Dictys
Dodona
Polydectes
Acrisius went to the Oracle at Delphi and was told that who would kill him?
His daughter
His son
His grandson
Medusa
Theseus
How did Zeus disguise himself in order to "bless" Danae?
As a bull
As a golden rain shower
As a swan
As her husband
With a covering of clouds
Why does Perseus decide to go for the head of Medusa?
Because he is an idiot
He believes it is the only thing that will save his mother
He believes it is the only thing that can defeat the Kraken
If he doesn't, King Polydectes will kill his mother
He needs a present to give to King Polydectes
How many Gorgons are there?
1
2
3
4
there are several gaggles of Gorgons
Which TWO gods/goddesses come to Perseus' aid? Pick BOTH.
Athena
Hermes
Zeus
Dionysus
Artemis
What do the Grey Women share between them?
Their kills
A magical staff
A head
A tongue
An eye
What does Hermes give Perseus?
A magical cloak
A sword
A shield
A magic ring
Flying shoes
What does Athena give Perseus?
A magical cloak
A mechanical owl
A real owl
A shield
A helmet
Why is King Polydectes angry?
Perseus did not return fast enough
Danae refuses to marry him
He doesn't think the gods deserve praise
He wanted his daughter to marry Perseus
Zeus is punishing him for Perseus killing the serpent
What happens to King Polydectes?
He gets turned to stone
The kraken kills him
He gets pulled to Hades alive
Perseus beheads him
He is forced to serve King Perseus
What is the Mythological origin of January?
Janus, the name of a sister
Janus, the Roman god of beginnings
Fortuna, the Roman goddess of luck
Januarus, the feeling in the morning
Greek goddess of the moon, hunting, and childbirth.
Hera
Aphrodite
Artemis
Diana
Greek myth that attempts to explain why we can always have hope.
The Amazons
Pandora's Box
The Pomegranate Seeds
Cyclops
The muse of history
(a)
Euterpe is the muse of...
music
romantic poetry
astronomy
epic poetry
The muse of comedy is...
(a)
The goddess of dance is...
Euterpe
Thalia
Terpsichore
Urania
Erato is the muse of...
epic poetry
sacred poetry
romantic poetry
music
The goddess of sacred poetry is...
Erato
Polymnia
Urania
Terpsichore
Calliope is the muse of....
history
sacred poetry
romantic poetry
epic poetry
Who were the helots?
nobles who ran the country
slaves who worked the land
merchants or artisans who lived in the villages
soldiers who protected the city-state
At what age were boys sent away to the military camps?
7
8
9
10
Sparta was in the south-central region of Greece, in an area known as
Greece
Sparta
Athens
Peloponnesus
Crete
Check what is true of Spartan education for boys
They were encouraged to steal
They received very little food and clothing
They had to learn to play an instrument
They did not live at home until they were 30
Check what is true for Spartan women.
They were always fancily dressed
They had more rights than other Greek women
They could own property and get re-married
They were trained to be excellent fighters
What is a Greek shield called?
a hoplon
a hoplite
a helot
a shield
Who was the Spartan king who lead the troops at Thermopylae?
Midas
Odysseus
Aegeus
Leonidas
This Persian king attempted to conquer the Greek city-states . . .
Cyrus
Xerxes
How many Spartans held their ground "until the end" at Thermopylae?
30
600
2
300
What modern country was at the heart of the Persian Empire in ancient times?
Iran
Israel
Iraq
China
Which group worked the land in ancient Sparta?
Helots (slaves)
Perioeci (merchants)
Aristocrats (citizens / nobles)
Kings
What was the famous phrase spoken by Spartan women?
"Molon labe!"
"Spartan, come home with your shield or on it!"
"Remember the Alamo!"
"All for one and one for all!"
Ultimately, what is the art of the prince?
Sculpture
War
Architecture
Diplomacy
Why is it better to be feared than loved if you cannot have them both?
Love is fickle
A ruler can control the fears of his subjects more than their love
Love fades
Love is too emotional
If someone is Machiavellian, this is not a good thing because
Machiavellian traits are ruthless and selfish.
Machiavellian traits are wimpy and weak.
Machiavellian characteristics are vague and unknown.
Machiavellian traits are old fashioned.
Machiavelli was...
a poet
a political theorist
a mean dude
a google employee
Why do governments slip through the cycle of "good" and "bad" governments?
thirst for power
poor memories
it is inevitable
too much wax on the floor
Julius Caesar died on
the Ides of March, March 12th
the Ideas of March, March 12th
the Ideas of March, March 15th
the Ides of March, March 15th
Most people can't say that this has happened to them, but Caesar could --
abducted by pirates!
married Cleopatra!
met Shakespeare
played himself in films
Pompey and Crassus
supported Caesar
did not support Caesar
For how many pieces of silver coins was Jesus betrayed?
15
30
300
Which disciple betrayed Jesus?
James
John
Judas Iscariot
Peter
Judas the Patriot
Select the reasons why one of Jesus' disciples betrayed Him.
He was jealous of Jesus' popularity.
Satan entered the disciple.
He did not believe that Jesus was the Messiah.
He loved money.
He was a secret spy for the Religious Leaders.
What is the meaning of the word betray?
Be loyal to someone.
To disown someone.
To deliver to an enemy; to be disloyal.
Who were Adam & Eve? (Check more than one box)
Adam was the first man created.
Eve was the first woman created.
They were the people of the future.
They were banned from Eden for not sinning.
What was the name of the Garden where Lord put the man in?
Eden
Campo Grande
Central Park
Saint James Park
What is a serpent in text
It is just an animal.
It is a blurred symbol
It is a symbol about wisdom
It is a symbol about temptation
What is the temptation showed by the serpent
They will be like another ETs beings
They will be like a King and Queen
They will be like God
The serpent promise nothing
True or False: They were ALLOWED to eat from the tree: Knowledge of Good and Evil.
True
False
Cain was .................. Abel
younger than
older than
same age as
Cain was working as ..........................
a Shepherd
a Teacher
a Farmer
Abel was working as ..........................
a Shepherd
a Teacher
a Farmer
Cain .............. Abel when God accept Abel's offering but not accept him offering.
killed, as he couldn't control his anger
loved
forgave
