WorksheetsExploring Cultural Legends
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
What is a cultural legend?
A modern interpretation of folklore.
A traditional story that embodies the values and beliefs of a culture.
A scientific explanation of cultural practices.
A factual account of historical events.
Name a famous legend from Greek mythology.
Hercules
Achilles
Theseus
Odysseus
Who is the legendary hero known for his twelve labors?
Theseus
Heracles
Odysseus
Achilles
What is the significance of the legend of King Arthur?
The legend of King Arthur represents the importance of wealth and power.
The legend of King Arthur signifies ideals of chivalry, bravery, and justice.
The legend of King Arthur is primarily about magical creatures and their adventures.
The legend of King Arthur focuses on the decline of the Roman Empire.
Which Native American legend features a trickster figure?
Coyote
Bear
Spider
Raven
What is the story behind the legend of Robin Hood?
Robin Hood was a mythical creature that lived in Sherwood Forest.
Robin Hood was a famous knight who fought in the Crusades.
Robin Hood is a legendary English outlaw known for stealing from the rich and giving to the poor.
Robin Hood was a king who ruled over England.
Identify a famous legend from Japanese culture.
Momotaro
Kintaro
The Tale of the Bamboo Cutter
Urashima Taro
What role do legends play in preserving cultural identity?
Legends are solely fictional stories with no cultural significance.
Legends are primarily historical accounts that do not change over time.
Legends are only used for entertainment and have no impact on community values.
Legends preserve cultural identity by conveying shared values and traditions, fostering community belonging, and ensuring continuity across generations.
Who is the legendary figure associated with the Trojan War?
Hector
Achilles
Agamemnon
Odysseus
What is the legend of El Dorado about?
A story of a treasure map leading to a hidden island.
The legend of El Dorado is about a mythical city of gold and a chief who covered himself in gold dust.
A tale about a lost civilization of dinosaurs.
A legend of a giant who hoarded all the world's silver.
Name a legend that explains the origin of a natural phenomenon.
The legend of the Rainbow
The legend of the Mountains
The legend of the Sun
The legend of the Ocean
What is the significance of the legend of the Loch Ness Monster?
It serves as a warning against exploring deep waters.
The legend is a scientific explanation for local weather patterns.
It represents a historical battle between humans and sea creatures.
The Loch Ness Monster legend symbolizes cultural fascination, tourism, and the exploration of myths and the unknown.
Which African legend features Anansi the Spider?
The Lion's Whisker
Anansi stories
The Tortoise and the Hare
Tales of the Nile
What is the moral lesson behind the legend of the Tortoise and the Hare?
Patience is overrated.
Slow and steady wins the race.
The strongest always prevail.
Winning requires speed and agility.
How do legends differ from myths?
Legends are purely fictional stories; myths are always true.
Legends are told only in written form; myths are only oral traditions.
Legends focus on gods and deities; myths focus on human heroes.
Legends are based on historical events; myths explain natural phenomena and cultural beliefs.
