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WorksheetsGreek Mythology Review
Total questions: 41
Worksheet time: 22mins
What is a myth?
is an extravagant, fanciful or greatly exaggerated story. Usually focuses on the achievements of the ultimate hero.
A traditional, typically ancient story dealing with supernatural beings, ancestors, or heroes that serves as a fundamental type in the worldview of a people. The purpose of myths is to account for the origins of something, how the world works, or cultural beliefs. In many myths, the main characters are gods or demi-gods and the story may have some religious meaning or background.
What is a folktale?
a story originating in popular culture, typically passed on by word of mouth.
a lesson, especially one concerning what is right or wise, that can be derived from a story, a piece of information, or an experience.: "the moral of this story was that one must see the beauty in nature.”
What is a tall tale?
a story originating in popular culture, typically passed on by word of mouth.
is an extravagant, fanciful or greatly exaggerated story. Usually focuses on the achievements of the ultimate hero.
What is a moral?
a story originating in popular culture, typically passed on by word of mouth.
a lesson, especially one concerning what is right or wise, that can be derived from a story, a piece of information, or an experience.: "the moral of this story was that one must see the beauty in nature.”
Daedalus made wings for himself and his son in order to ...
What did Daedalus and Icarus want most?
How did Daedalus and Icarus accomplish their goal?
What would be the BEST lesson learned from the Daedalus and Icarus myth?
According to the Daedalus and Icarus myth, which is the right order of events?
What realm does Hades rule?
the sky
the underworld
the forest
the ocean
What is the name of the animal that guarded the Underworld?
Centaurus
Chiron
Cerberus
Catoblepas
Who was Hades wife?
Persephone
Penelope
Perserpine
Perseus
The Greek god Zeus was the god of ____?
Wisdom
War
The ocean
The sky and thunder
The underworld
Which of the following was NOT a symbol of the god Zeus?
The eagle
The trident
The lighting bolt
The oak tree
What special power did Zeus get from the Cyclopes?
The ability to throw lighting bolts
Control over earthquakes
A helmet that could make him invisible
The ability to shape shift and disguise himself
What did Cronus do in order to keep his children from becoming too powerful and killing him?
He locked them in the Underworld
He swallowed them, keeping them prisoner in his stomach
He gave them to the Cyclopes as slaves
He made good friends with them and loved them
Artemis is the goddess of........?
Sea
jungles
wild thing and woods
out doors
Artemis
Weather and harvest
Grapes, vines
What were the symbols of Dionysus
Leaves
Wine
Grape vines
Trees
What was Poseidon's weapon?
Thunderbolt
Bow
Trident
Cloak of Invisability
What is Poseidon's animal symbol?
Horse
Owl
Peacock
Dove
What happened when Poseidon struck the ground with his trident?
A tree sprouted up
An army of fish came to his side
Fellow Olympians rushed to his side
The Earth trembled and split open
Aphrodite is the goddess of...
love
the ocean
marriage
the sun
Who is Aphrodite's husband?
Ares
Zeus
The West Wind
Hephaestus
Select all that are elements of a Greek Myth
A Flaw
A monster
A big storm
A large city
A theme or lesson learned
