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WorksheetsMythology - Diagnostic Assessment
Total questions: 16
Worksheet time: 41mins
When I think of "mythology" I think of...
Which of the following is the best definition of a myth?
A factual historical account of events
A symbolic story explaining the origins or values of a culture
A fictional fairytale with beginning, middle and end
A set of laws that guide a culture
In my own words, the definition of myth is....
What is the difference between a myth and a doctrine?
Myths are sacred stories; doctrines are fictional fairy tales.
Myths are fictional; doctrines are scientific facts.
Myths are symbolic narratives; doctrines are formal sets of beliefs or teachings.
Myths are made up; doctrines are historical facts.
What is the difference between religion and spirituality?
Which statement best describes the difference between religion and spirituality?
Religion and spirituality mean exactly the same thing.
Religion is always fictional, while spirituality is real.
Religion is a structured system of beliefs and practices, while spirituality is a personal sense of connection to meaning or something greater than oneself.
Spirituality only applies to people who belong to a formal religion and who align to a set of structured system of beliefs and practices.
Give a definition of "truth"....
Which of the following best defines "Spirituality"?
A personal or cultural sense of connection to something greater than oneself, often involving meaning, purpose and values
A strict set of rules and laws that one must follow, set out by another individual or group
A fictional story about gods and heroes and their spiritual connections
A belief only in scientific facts without any spiritual connection
Which definition best describes "Archetypes"?
A detailed historical account of real events
A universal character type, or story pattern that appears across different cultures
A fictional story or fable created for entertainment only
A personal belief or doctrine that reflects an individual's values
Do you know what "aetiological" means?
If so, how would you define it?
An aetiological myth (from the Greek aitia, meaning "cause") is a story that explains the origin or reason for a particular custom, natural phenomenon, name, or ritual. It answers the question “Why does this exist?” or “How did this come to be?”
Which myth archetype BEST matches this definition?
Hero's Journey
Creation Archetype
Trickster Archetype
Dragon Slayer
The “World Parent” archetype usually involves:
A pair of gods or beings whose separation creates the world
A lone hero slaying a dragon
The end of time
A divine trickster
What does “Ex Nihilo” creation mean?
Creation through chaos
Creation through water
Creation from nothing
Creation through conflict
Select all that are examples of recognised and real mythical archetypes
Hero’s Journey
Trickster
World Parent
Dragon Slayer
Golden Apple
Sky Father
Cosmic Egg
Final Apocalypse
Great Goddess
Great Flood
Dismembered God
Ex Nihilo - Supreme Being
Giant Monster
Alien Invasion
Seedling Sprout
In your own words, what is the difference between a legend and a myth?
List some examples of famous myths and legends
(note if it is a myth or a legend next to your responses)
Example: Thor's Hammer (Myth)
Example: Robin Hood and his Merry Men (Legend)
