WorksheetsMani & Sol & Fire Dog
Total questions: 22
Worksheet time: 16mins
Sol and Mani were what?
Wolves
Monsters
sun and moon
Princes
What country does the myth "The Fire Dog" come from?
Egypt
Finland
Korea
China
What country does the myth "Mani and Sol" come from?
Egyptian
Norse
Korea
China
Which story had gods as characters?
The Fire Dog
Mani and Sol
Which story had a king?
The Fire Dog
Mani and Sol
Which of the following characteristics go with myths? Pick all that apply
hero
moral or lesson
a quest or journey
explains an element of the world
conflict
What is the setting of both stories?
the mountains
the sky
earth
the river
What natural phenomenon (element) does both stories explain?
the sun and the moon
eclipses
earthquakes
dogs
wolves
Why is folklore important to a culture's heritage?
It entertains people.
It records history accurately.
It shows what a culture believes and values.
It teaches about new technology.
What is the main reason we have folklore?
To teach people about laws.
To keep the history and traditions of a group alive.
To act as a type of written story.
To share new values and ideas.
Folk stories often tell us about magical creatures and heroes. Why do people tell these stories?
To tell exactly what happened in the past.
To explain things in nature before science did.
To give historians their main facts.
To entertain and teach important lessons.
What are stories rooted in culture that explain a belief, ritual, or natural phenomenon?
Which of the following best summarizes the conflict in Mani and Sol?
Mani and Sol fought about who was the best in the sky.
The gods were angry with Mani and Sol.
Skoll and Hati wanted to catch Mani and Sol.
There was no conflict in the story.
Which sentence best summarizes the conflict in The Fire Dog?
There was no light in the kingdom, and the King wanted light.
The king is unhappy with the dog.
The king is punishing the people of his kingdom.
The gods are angry.
Who goes on a journey in The Fire Dog?
the king
the dog
the sun
the moon
In Mani and Sol, what causes the eclipse?
When the wolves drop their prey.
The sun is too hot and the moon too cold.
The gods anger with the people.
The gods chasing Mani and Sol.
In The Fire Dog, what causes the eclipse?
When the wolves drop their prey.
The dog tries to steal the sun and the moon.
The king
The gods chasing Mani and Sol.
Which characteristics describe the dog in The Fire Dog?
fierce
strong
eager
shame
angry
Which characteristics best describes the king in The Fire Dog?
shameful
annoyed
determined
honest
What was Mani and Sol's job?
Carry the gods across the sky
Steer their horses and chariots across the sky
Shine bright for the people
provide light to people
What might a myth attempt to explain?
Why it is hot in the summer and cold in the winter
How cars work
What a person should do in an argument
When phones were invented
When do myths take place?
Future
Ancient past
Past
Present
