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10/11/2025 BNSC LET REVIEW Mythology and Folklore

Total questions: 100

Worksheet time: 58mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Who is the God of the sea?

a)

Zeus

b)

Apollo

c)

Athena

d)

Poseidon

2.

Which of the following is NOT a Greek god?

a)

Zeus

b)

Jupiter

c)

Apollo

d)

Aphrodite

3.

On a scale of 1-5, how confident are you at naming the different literary genres?

a)

1

b)

2

c)

3

d)

4

e)

5

4.

This literary genre features stories about fairies or other magical creatures that is usually told to children.

a)

folklore

b)

mythology

c)

fairytales

d)

fantasy

5.

It is a narrative of a person’s life written by another.

a)

Biography

b)

Historical fiction

c)

Realistic fiction

d)

Speech

6.

This is a humorous story which has blatant exaggerations and swaggering heroes who do the impossible with nonchalance.

a)

tall tale

b)

legend

c)

mythology

d)

fable

7.

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.

a)

tall tale

b)

legend

c)

mythology

d)

fable

8.

This is a narration demonstrating a useful truth, especially in which animals speak as humans.

a)

fable

b)

fantasy

c)

fairytales

d)

folklore

9.

A genre intended to be acted on stage.

(a)  

10.

It is a product of human experiences.

(a)  

11.

Story, sometimes of a national or folk hero, which has a basis in fact but also includes imaginative material.

(a)  

12.

This is the infamous dwelling place of the 12 great olympians of the Greek mythology.

a)

Mt. Mayon

b)

Mt. Koya-san

c)

Mt. Olympus

d)

Mt. Kailasha

13.

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.

a)

Mt. Koya-san

b)

Ithaca

c)

Byzantium

d)

Troy

14.

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.

a)

Rome

b)

Atlanta

c)

Athens

d)

Greece

15.

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.

a)

Folkore

b)

Legends

c)

Mythology

d)

Stories

16.

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.

a)

Folkore

b)

Legends

c)

Mythology

d)

Stories

17.

This is one of the themes of myth which brings mythological creatures into a number of situations where they prove their strength.

a)

Animals

b)

Monsters and demons

c)

Journeys, quests, and trials

d)

The underworld

18.

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.

a)

Monsters and demons

b)

The afterlife

c)

The underworld

d)

Worlds destroyed

19.

In this theory, myths are thought to arise from an attempt to explain natural phenomena.

a)

Diffusionism

b)

Evolutionism

c)

Naturalism

d)

Rationalism

20.

In this theory, myths are invented to accompany and explain religious ritual; they describe the significant events which have resulted in a particular ceremony.

a)

Diffusionism

b)

Evolutionism

c)

Freudism

d)

Ritualism

21.

In this theory, Sigmund Freud interpreted the dreams of his patients; he found great similarities between them and the ancient myths.

a)

Diffusionism

b)

Evolutionism

c)

Freudism

d)

Structuralism

22.

In this theory, all human behavior – the way we eat, dress, and speak is patterned into codes which have the characteristics of language.

a)

Diffusionism

b)

Evolutionism

c)

Jungian Archetypes

d)

Structuralism

23.

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.

a)

Diffusionism

b)

Evolutionism

c)

Historical-critical theory

d)

Structuralism

24.

A character in mythology which are mythical creatures that appears in most ancient cultures and traditions.

a)

Dragons

b)

Jinni

c)

Troll

d)

Unicorn

25.

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.

a)

Centaur

b)

Chimera

c)

Fenrir

d)

Oni

26.

Check ALL of the elements within myths.

a)

They discussed Gods and how they created us

b)

Tell us about a time before people existed

c)

When scientific knowledge was limited, myths helped explain things ancient people didn't understand.

d)

They were limited to specific towns or cities.

e)

Tell us about what a group of people believes to be true.

27.

True or False: Ancient people believed myths to be true, so myths often became part of their religions.

a)

True

b)

False

28.

How is folklore different from mythology? Check ALL that apply

a)

Folklore is not tied to religious lessons.

b)

Folklore taught ancient people about the beginning of time.

c)

Folklore is specific to each town or city that they come from.

d)

Folklore used Gods only to teach specific moral lessons.

29.

How did both folklore and mythology travel from person to person?

a)

People read them in books in libraries.

b)

Many people couldn't read or write, so people told them to each other.

c)

People read them on hidden messages in the ground.

30.

Why are stories about creatures like witches, ghosts, and werewolves different from country to country?

a)

Some countries don't like each other and therefore don't share each other's stories.

b)

Each country has its own unique culture and history that shape its folklore and myths.

c)

There is no reason for why they are different.

31.

What was the purpose of Zeus in Greek mythology?

a)

He helped people fall in love.

b)

He helped countries win or lose wars.

c)

He explained the reason for good weather and bad weather.

32.

Who is the god of the sea?

a)

Zeus

b)

Apollo

c)

Poseidon

d)

Ares

33.

Who is considered as the god of war?

a)

Ares

b)

Hades

c)

Achilles

d)

Percival

34.

Myth comes from the Greek word________ which means story.

a)

porquoi

b)

mythos

c)

folklore

35.

Romans adopted some of the Greek myths but changed the _______ of the Gods.

a)

names

b)

folklore

c)

meaning

36.

_________ ate his children except Zeus who ended up defeating him.

a)

Uranus

b)

Gaia

c)

Chronos

37.

Zeus's brothers are ________ and __________.

a)

Poseidon

b)

Apollo

c)

Hades

d)

Hermes

38.

Zeus is the god of the ______ and his symbol is the ______.

a)

water; trident

b)

sky; lightening bolt

c)

underworld; helmet of invisibility

39.

__________ is the goddess of the harvest whose symbol is a cornucopia.

a)

Demeter

b)

Hera

c)

Athena

40.

__________ is the god of fire. His symbol is a volcano.

a)

Dionysus

b)

Hephaestus

c)

Ares

41.

In the Iliad, the gods understand it could be dangerous to alter fate because it could lead to _____

a)

Chaos

b)

Famine

c)

War

d)

Natural Disasters

42.

In the Iliad, the mortals listen to the wisdom of people like Calchas, who is a _____.

a)

Priest

b)

King

c)

Sage

d)

Seer

43.

In the Iliad, Achilles has two destinies. Which one does he choose?

a)

A short life with honor

b)

A long life without honor

c)

A short life as a pauper

d)

A long life as a king

44.

Who killed Hector and how does Achilles die?

a)

Achilles; Arrow through his heel

b)

Patroclus; Arrow through his shoulder

c)

Agamemnon; Arrow threw his heel

d)

Priam; Arrow through his shoulder

45.

Who is Hector?

a)

The greatest of all Trojan warriors

b)

The greatest of all Macedonian warriors

c)

The greatest of all Greek warriors

d)

The greatest of all Persian warriors

46.

Who is the author of The Iliad?

a)

Marge

b)

Bart

c)

Homer

d)

Lisa

47.

Who is supposed to be the most beautiful woman in the world who is kidnapped by the Trojan Prince Paris?

a)

Athena

b)

Helen

c)

Aphrodite

d)

Briseis

48.
What started the Trojan War?
a)
Helen kidnapped Paris.
b)
Menelaus slapped Priam.
c)
Paris kidnapped Helen.
d)
Zeus giving weapons to the Greeks.
49.
Who wrote both "The Iliad" & "The Odyssey"?
a)
Aeschylus
b)
Euripides
c)
Sophocles
d)
Homer
50.
All of the following are important in an epic hero, EXCEPT...
a)
charged with a quest
b)
tested to prove worthiness
c)
travels to mythical places
d)
gives up in the end
51.

Who did Paris give the golden apple?

a)

Hera

b)

Athena

c)

Aphrodite

d)

Demeter

52.

How long has the Trojan war been going on? Where are the Greeks located?

a)

11 years; Outside of Athens

b)

7 years; Outside of Macedonia

c)

10 years; Outside of Troy

d)

8 years; Outside of Greece

53.

Achilles still refuses to fight. Patroclus puts on Achilles's armor, fights the Trojans and dies. Who kills Patroclus?

a)

Achilles

b)

Hector

c)

Agamemnon

d)

Odysseus

54.

What does Agamemnon do to Achilles that makes Achilles angry?

a)

Agamemnon takes a lady, Briseis, from Achilles

b)

Agamemnon takes a sword from Achilles

c)

Agamemnon takes the throne from Achilles

d)

Agamemnon takes the army from Achilles

55.

Why was Achilles mostly invulnerable?

a)

His mom, Thetis, dipped him into the river Styx.

b)

His dad, King Peleus, was immortal and a god.

c)

Achilles earned his invulnerability for being a great fighter.

d)

Achillies prayed to Zeus and was granted healing powers.

56.

What does Achilles do to get back at Agamemnon?

a)

Achilles decides to fight and asks the gods to help the enemy (Trojans)

b)

Achilles refuses to fight and asks the gods to help the enemy (Trojans)

c)

Achilles refuses to be defeated and asks the gods to help the enemy (Trojans)

d)

Achilles defends Greece and asks the gods to help the enemy (Trojans)

57.

Why does Achilles finally rejoin the war?

a)

To avenge Patroclus's death

b)

To avenge Hephaestus's death

c)

To avenge Agamemnon's death

d)

To avenge Apollo's death

58.

Who came up with the idea to build the wooden horse? Who won the war?

a)

Achilles; Greeks

b)

Hector; Trojans

c)

Priam; Trojans

d)

Odysseus; Greeks

59.

How did the Greeks finally defeat the Trojans?

a)

By waiting until the Trojans ran out of food and were starving

b)

By convincing Zeus to use lighting bolts to knock down the main gate of the city

c)

They did not defeat the Trojans, the Trojans won the war

d)

By hiding in a giant horse that the Trojans thought was a gift

60.

Who was Menelaus?

a)

The king of Sparta

b)

The general of the Greek army

c)

The king of Troy

d)

The father of Helen of Troy

61.

In The Iliad, what do warriors seek above all else before dying?

a)

Pride

b)

Love

c)

Wealth

d)

Honor

62.

Achilles, with a perfectly time thrust, puts his spear through Hector's _________, resulting to Trojan Prince's death.

a)

Throat

b)

Head

c)

Heart

d)

Ankle

63.

Who persuaded Zeus that Achilles must let Hector's body be ransomed?

a)

Thetis

b)

King Priam

c)

Apollo

d)

Queen Hecuba

64.

Achaeans are nowadays called as _________

a)

Sparta

b)

Greeks

c)

Trojans

d)

Turkey

65.

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!"

a)

Achilles

b)

Helen

c)

King Menelaus

d)

Hector

66.

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?

a)

tomorrow

b)

losing you

c)

dying

d)

Menelaus

67.

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)

a lion

b)

a Trojan horse

c)

a dragon

d)

a sea creature

68.

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 ______________."

a)

made Aphrodite envious

b)

showed multiple emotions

c)

brought beauty to a high standard

d)

launched a thousand ships

69.

What army is being led by Achilles?

a)

Myrmidons

b)

Spartans

c)

Trojans

d)

Achean

70.

Where would a nymph from Greek mythology most likely be found?

a)

in an academy

b)

in the woods

c)

in the marketplace

d)

in a theater

71.

Which of the following is a common theme found in many myths across different cultures?

a)

Discovery of fire

b)

Invention of writing

c)

Creation of the world

d)

Establishment of laws

72.

True or False: Myths are often used to explain natural phenomena and human behavior.

a)

True

b)

False

73.

In Greek mythology, who is known as the messenger of the gods?

a)

Hermes

b)

Apollo

c)

Ares

d)

Dionysus

74.

What is the name of the hero who performed twelve labors to atone for his past mistakes?

a)

Hercules

b)

Theseus

c)

Odysseus

d)

Perseus

75.

In Norse mythology, who is known as the god of mischief?

a)

Loki

b)

Freyja

c)

Thor

d)

Odin

76.

Which ancient civilization is known for its pantheon of gods including Ra, Osiris, and Isis?

a)

Egyptian

b)

Mesopotamian

c)

Roman

d)

Greek

77.

Which Greek hero is known for his strength and his role in the Trojan War?

a)

Odysseus

b)

Hector

c)

Agamemnon

d)

Achilles

78.

This is a type of myth that explains the origins of a particular culture or its customs.

a)

Creation myth

b)

Nature myth

c)

Hero myth

d)

Trickster myth

79.

What is the name of the winged horse that sprang from the blood of Medusa?

a)

Hippogriff

b)

Pegasus

c)

Chimera

d)

Griffin

80.

What is the name of the winged horse that sprang from the blood of Medusa?

a)

Griffin

b)

Chimera

c)

Pegasus

d)

Hippogriff

81.

Who is the goddess of wisdom and warfare in Greek mythology?

a)

Aphrodite

b)

Artemis

c)

Athena

d)

Demeter

82.

Which hero is known for his twelve labors in Greek mythology?

a)

Perseus

b)

Hercules

c)

Odysseus

d)

Theseus

83.

Who is the goddess of wisdom and warfare in Greek mythology?

a)

Demeter

b)

Aphrodite

c)

Artemis

d)

Athena

84.

This epic poem tells the story of Odysseus's journey home after the Trojan War.

a)

The Argonautica

b)

The Odyssey

c)

The Aeneid

d)

The Iliad

85.

Which creature in Greek mythology is known for having the body of a lion and the head of a human?

a)

Chimera

b)

Cerberus

c)

Sphinx

d)

Minotaur

86.

Which hero is known for his strength and performed twelve labors as penance?

a)

Perseus

b)

Odysseus

c)

Hercules

d)

Theseus

87.

What is the name of the winged horse that sprang from the blood of Medusa?

a)

Griffin

b)

Chimera

c)

Hippogriff

d)

Pegasus

88.

In Greek mythology, who is the goddess of love and beauty?

a)

Demeter

b)

Hera

c)

Artemis

d)

Aphrodite

89.

In Greek mythology, who is known as the messenger of the gods?

a)

Hades

b)

Zeus

c)

Apollo

d)

Hermes

90.

This epic poem tells the story of the hero Odysseus and his long journey home after the Trojan War.

a)

The Aeneid

b)

The Iliad

c)

The Argonautica

d)

The Odyssey

91.

Which creature in mythology is known for having the body of a lion and the head of a human?

a)

Minotaur

b)

Sphinx

c)

Chimera

d)

Hydra

92.

What is the name of the hero who is known for his strength and is a central character in the Trojan War?

a)

Hector

b)

Achilles

c)

Agamemnon

d)

Odysseus

93.

Which of the following is a common theme found in many myths, often involving a hero's journey or quest?

a)

Revenge

b)

Transformation

c)

Love

d)

Journey

94.

Who is the goddess of wisdom and warfare in Greek mythology?

a)

Aphrodite

b)

Artemis

c)

Athena

d)

Demeter

95.

Who is the goddess of wisdom and warfare?

a)

Aphrodite

b)

Demeter

c)

Hera

d)

Athena

96.

__________ is the god of the underworld in Greek mythology.

a)

Hades

b)

Zeus

c)

Poseidon

97.

This epic poem tells the story of Odysseus's journey home after the Trojan War.

a)

The Iliad

b)

The Odyssey

c)

The Aeneid

98.

What is the name of the hero who is known for his strength and is a central character in the Trojan War?

a)

Hector

b)

Achilles

c)

Odysseus

d)

Agamemnon

99.

Which goddess is known for her role in the judgment of Paris, leading to the Trojan War?

a)

Athena

b)

Aphrodite

c)

Demeter

d)

Hera

100.

In Greek mythology, who is the messenger of the gods, often depicted with winged sandals?

a)

Hades

b)

Zeus

c)

Poseidon

d)

Hermes