Worksheets10/11/2025 BNSC LET REVIEW Mythology and Folklore
Total questions: 100
Worksheet time: 58mins
Who is the God of the sea?
Zeus
Apollo
Athena
Poseidon
Which of the following is NOT a Greek god?
Zeus
Jupiter
Apollo
Aphrodite
On a scale of 1-5, how confident are you at naming the different literary genres?
1
2
3
4
5
This literary genre features stories about fairies or other magical creatures that is usually told to children.
folklore
mythology
fairytales
fantasy
It is a narrative of a person’s life written by another.
Biography
Historical fiction
Realistic fiction
Speech
This is a humorous story which has blatant exaggerations and swaggering heroes who do the impossible with nonchalance.
tall tale
legend
mythology
fable
This is a traditional narrative, often based in past historical events, that reveals human behavior and natural phenomena by its symbolism, often pertaining to the action of the gods.
tall tale
legend
mythology
fable
This is a narration demonstrating a useful truth, especially in which animals speak as humans.
fable
fantasy
fairytales
folklore
A genre intended to be acted on stage.
(a)
It is a product of human experiences.
(a)
Story, sometimes of a national or folk hero, which has a basis in fact but also includes imaginative material.
(a)
This is the infamous dwelling place of the 12 great olympians of the Greek mythology.
Mt. Mayon
Mt. Koya-san
Mt. Olympus
Mt. Kailasha
This was a city in the region of Asia Minor in modern-day Turkey, which was the setting of one of the most famous events in Greek mythology, the Trojan War.
Mt. Koya-san
Ithaca
Byzantium
Troy
The city's name derives from the goddess of wisdom, Athena, who became the city's patron goddess after a contest with Poseidon. This city is the seat of the famous Parthenon.
Rome
Atlanta
Athens
Greece
It is the study of myths and the myths themselves, which are stories told as symbols of fundamental truths within societies having strong oral traditions.
Folkore
Legends
Mythology
Stories
It includes the traditional elements of the way of life of a group of people and creative expressions developing naturally as part of this culture.
Folkore
Legends
Mythology
Stories
This is one of the themes of myth which brings mythological creatures into a number of situations where they prove their strength.
Animals
Monsters and demons
Journeys, quests, and trials
The underworld
This is one of the themes of myth which involves some form of existence after death and takes as many different forms in mythologies as the culture from which they are drawn.
Monsters and demons
The afterlife
The underworld
Worlds destroyed
In this theory, myths are thought to arise from an attempt to explain natural phenomena.
Diffusionism
Evolutionism
Naturalism
Rationalism
In this theory, myths are invented to accompany and explain religious ritual; they describe the significant events which have resulted in a particular ceremony.
Diffusionism
Evolutionism
Freudism
Ritualism
In this theory, Sigmund Freud interpreted the dreams of his patients; he found great similarities between them and the ancient myths.
Diffusionism
Evolutionism
Freudism
Structuralism
In this theory, all human behavior – the way we eat, dress, and speak is patterned into codes which have the characteristics of language.
Diffusionism
Evolutionism
Jungian Archetypes
Structuralism
According to this theory, there are a multitude of factors which influence the origin and development of myths and that no single explanation will suffice.
Diffusionism
Evolutionism
Historical-critical theory
Structuralism
A character in mythology which are mythical creatures that appears in most ancient cultures and traditions.
Dragons
Jinni
Troll
Unicorn
A character in mythology which are monsters who lived in the mountains near the city of Arcadia in Greece. From the waist up, their bodies are human and their lower bodies and legs are in the form of a horse.
Centaur
Chimera
Fenrir
Oni
Check ALL of the elements within myths.
They discussed Gods and how they created us
Tell us about a time before people existed
When scientific knowledge was limited, myths helped explain things ancient people didn't understand.
They were limited to specific towns or cities.
Tell us about what a group of people believes to be true.
True or False: Ancient people believed myths to be true, so myths often became part of their religions.
True
False
How is folklore different from mythology? Check ALL that apply
Folklore is not tied to religious lessons.
Folklore taught ancient people about the beginning of time.
Folklore is specific to each town or city that they come from.
Folklore used Gods only to teach specific moral lessons.
How did both folklore and mythology travel from person to person?
People read them in books in libraries.
Many people couldn't read or write, so people told them to each other.
People read them on hidden messages in the ground.
Why are stories about creatures like witches, ghosts, and werewolves different from country to country?
Some countries don't like each other and therefore don't share each other's stories.
Each country has its own unique culture and history that shape its folklore and myths.
There is no reason for why they are different.
What was the purpose of Zeus in Greek mythology?
He helped people fall in love.
He helped countries win or lose wars.
He explained the reason for good weather and bad weather.
Who is the god of the sea?
Zeus
Apollo
Poseidon
Ares
Who is considered as the god of war?
Ares
Hades
Achilles
Percival
Myth comes from the Greek word________ which means story.
porquoi
mythos
folklore
Romans adopted some of the Greek myths but changed the _______ of the Gods.
names
folklore
meaning
_________ ate his children except Zeus who ended up defeating him.
Uranus
Gaia
Chronos
Zeus's brothers are ________ and __________.
Poseidon
Apollo
Hades
Hermes
Zeus is the god of the ______ and his symbol is the ______.
water; trident
sky; lightening bolt
underworld; helmet of invisibility
__________ is the goddess of the harvest whose symbol is a cornucopia.
Demeter
Hera
Athena
__________ is the god of fire. His symbol is a volcano.
Dionysus
Hephaestus
Ares
In the Iliad, the gods understand it could be dangerous to alter fate because it could lead to _____
Chaos
Famine
War
Natural Disasters
In the Iliad, the mortals listen to the wisdom of people like Calchas, who is a _____.
Priest
King
Sage
Seer
In the Iliad, Achilles has two destinies. Which one does he choose?
A short life with honor
A long life without honor
A short life as a pauper
A long life as a king
Who killed Hector and how does Achilles die?
Achilles; Arrow through his heel
Patroclus; Arrow through his shoulder
Agamemnon; Arrow threw his heel
Priam; Arrow through his shoulder
Who is Hector?
The greatest of all Trojan warriors
The greatest of all Macedonian warriors
The greatest of all Greek warriors
The greatest of all Persian warriors
Who is the author of The Iliad?
Marge
Bart
Homer
Lisa
Who is supposed to be the most beautiful woman in the world who is kidnapped by the Trojan Prince Paris?
Athena
Helen
Aphrodite
Briseis
Who did Paris give the golden apple?
Hera
Athena
Aphrodite
Demeter
How long has the Trojan war been going on? Where are the Greeks located?
11 years; Outside of Athens
7 years; Outside of Macedonia
10 years; Outside of Troy
8 years; Outside of Greece
Achilles still refuses to fight. Patroclus puts on Achilles's armor, fights the Trojans and dies. Who kills Patroclus?
Achilles
Hector
Agamemnon
Odysseus
What does Agamemnon do to Achilles that makes Achilles angry?
Agamemnon takes a lady, Briseis, from Achilles
Agamemnon takes a sword from Achilles
Agamemnon takes the throne from Achilles
Agamemnon takes the army from Achilles
Why was Achilles mostly invulnerable?
His mom, Thetis, dipped him into the river Styx.
His dad, King Peleus, was immortal and a god.
Achilles earned his invulnerability for being a great fighter.
Achillies prayed to Zeus and was granted healing powers.
What does Achilles do to get back at Agamemnon?
Achilles decides to fight and asks the gods to help the enemy (Trojans)
Achilles refuses to fight and asks the gods to help the enemy (Trojans)
Achilles refuses to be defeated and asks the gods to help the enemy (Trojans)
Achilles defends Greece and asks the gods to help the enemy (Trojans)
Why does Achilles finally rejoin the war?
To avenge Patroclus's death
To avenge Hephaestus's death
To avenge Agamemnon's death
To avenge Apollo's death
Who came up with the idea to build the wooden horse? Who won the war?
Achilles; Greeks
Hector; Trojans
Priam; Trojans
Odysseus; Greeks
How did the Greeks finally defeat the Trojans?
By waiting until the Trojans ran out of food and were starving
By convincing Zeus to use lighting bolts to knock down the main gate of the city
They did not defeat the Trojans, the Trojans won the war
By hiding in a giant horse that the Trojans thought was a gift
Who was Menelaus?
The king of Sparta
The general of the Greek army
The king of Troy
The father of Helen of Troy
In The Iliad, what do warriors seek above all else before dying?
Pride
Love
Wealth
Honor
Achilles, with a perfectly time thrust, puts his spear through Hector's _________, resulting to Trojan Prince's death.
Throat
Head
Heart
Ankle
Who persuaded Zeus that Achilles must let Hector's body be ransomed?
Thetis
King Priam
Apollo
Queen Hecuba
Achaeans are nowadays called as _________
Sparta
Greeks
Trojans
Turkey
Who said this line: "All my life I have lived by a code. And the code is simple: honor the gods, love your woman, and defend your country. Troy is mother to us all; fight for her!"
Achilles
Helen
King Menelaus
Hector
During one of the scenes, Helen says this line to Paris: "I'm not afraid of dying. I'm afraid of ____." What, in fact, is Helen afraid of?
tomorrow
losing you
dying
Menelaus
In the beginning of the movie, what is Hector carving out of wood for his son? (It is also what Achilles compares himself to.)
a lion
a Trojan horse
a dragon
a sea creature
There is a famous saying about Helen's beauty, that is made visual by Peterson. He uses CG effects to show the massive armada navigating to Troy. The saying begins as follows, how does it end? "The face that ______________."
made Aphrodite envious
showed multiple emotions
brought beauty to a high standard
launched a thousand ships
What army is being led by Achilles?
Myrmidons
Spartans
Trojans
Achean
Where would a nymph from Greek mythology most likely be found?
in an academy
in the woods
in the marketplace
in a theater
Which of the following is a common theme found in many myths across different cultures?
Discovery of fire
Invention of writing
Creation of the world
Establishment of laws
True or False: Myths are often used to explain natural phenomena and human behavior.
True
False
In Greek mythology, who is known as the messenger of the gods?
Hermes
Apollo
Ares
Dionysus
What is the name of the hero who performed twelve labors to atone for his past mistakes?
Hercules
Theseus
Odysseus
Perseus
In Norse mythology, who is known as the god of mischief?
Loki
Freyja
Thor
Odin
Which ancient civilization is known for its pantheon of gods including Ra, Osiris, and Isis?
Egyptian
Mesopotamian
Roman
Greek
Which Greek hero is known for his strength and his role in the Trojan War?
Odysseus
Hector
Agamemnon
Achilles
This is a type of myth that explains the origins of a particular culture or its customs.
Creation myth
Nature myth
Hero myth
Trickster myth
What is the name of the winged horse that sprang from the blood of Medusa?
Hippogriff
Pegasus
Chimera
Griffin
What is the name of the winged horse that sprang from the blood of Medusa?
Griffin
Chimera
Pegasus
Hippogriff
Who is the goddess of wisdom and warfare in Greek mythology?
Aphrodite
Artemis
Athena
Demeter
Which hero is known for his twelve labors in Greek mythology?
Perseus
Hercules
Odysseus
Theseus
Who is the goddess of wisdom and warfare in Greek mythology?
Demeter
Aphrodite
Artemis
Athena
This epic poem tells the story of Odysseus's journey home after the Trojan War.
The Argonautica
The Odyssey
The Aeneid
The Iliad
Which creature in Greek mythology is known for having the body of a lion and the head of a human?
Chimera
Cerberus
Sphinx
Minotaur
Which hero is known for his strength and performed twelve labors as penance?
Perseus
Odysseus
Hercules
Theseus
What is the name of the winged horse that sprang from the blood of Medusa?
Griffin
Chimera
Hippogriff
Pegasus
In Greek mythology, who is the goddess of love and beauty?
Demeter
Hera
Artemis
Aphrodite
In Greek mythology, who is known as the messenger of the gods?
Hades
Zeus
Apollo
Hermes
This epic poem tells the story of the hero Odysseus and his long journey home after the Trojan War.
The Aeneid
The Iliad
The Argonautica
The Odyssey
Which creature in mythology is known for having the body of a lion and the head of a human?
Minotaur
Sphinx
Chimera
Hydra
What is the name of the hero who is known for his strength and is a central character in the Trojan War?
Hector
Achilles
Agamemnon
Odysseus
Which of the following is a common theme found in many myths, often involving a hero's journey or quest?
Revenge
Transformation
Love
Journey
Who is the goddess of wisdom and warfare in Greek mythology?
Aphrodite
Artemis
Athena
Demeter
Who is the goddess of wisdom and warfare?
Aphrodite
Demeter
Hera
Athena
__________ is the god of the underworld in Greek mythology.
Hades
Zeus
Poseidon
This epic poem tells the story of Odysseus's journey home after the Trojan War.
The Iliad
The Odyssey
The Aeneid
What is the name of the hero who is known for his strength and is a central character in the Trojan War?
Hector
Achilles
Odysseus
Agamemnon
Which goddess is known for her role in the judgment of Paris, leading to the Trojan War?
Athena
Aphrodite
Demeter
Hera
In Greek mythology, who is the messenger of the gods, often depicted with winged sandals?
Hades
Zeus
Poseidon
Hermes
