Crash Course Mythology Quiz

What does mythology compare to in the introduction?

• A science experiment

• A simple story

• A mixed Slurpee

• A historical record

Why is mythology considered a difficult subject?

• It is too simple

• It is very old and has many versions

• It is a new field of study

• It only involves one discipline

What is NOT a reason myths are challenging to study?

• They often exist in many versions

• They are written in modern language

• They are open to many interpretations

• Scholars spend their lives studying them

What does the term 'myth' originally mean in Greek?

• False story

• Story

• Old tale

• Religious text

According to the video, what is a key characteristic of myths?

• They are unimportant

• They are always true

• They lack staying power

• They are significant and have staying power

What does the Persephone myth explain?

• The rise of Greek gods

• The origin of humans

• The cause of winter

• The creation of the universe

What happens when Persephone is in the underworld according to the myth?

• Nothing grows

• It rains continuously

• It is always summer

• Flowers bloom

What type of myths will be covered first in the series?

• Myths of the apocalypse

• Flood myths

• Creation myths

• Hero myths

What is NOT planned to be covered extensively in the series?

• Hero stories

• Fairy tales

• Creation myths

• Modern myths

What will the series focus on when discussing myths?

• The stories as literary artifacts

• Only the religious aspects

• Only the truth of the stories

• Modern scientific interpretations