Theseus Quiz

What was Theseus supposed to do on his way back home if he defeated the Minotaur?

• Change his black sails to white

• Defeat the sirens

• Rescue Andromeda

• Slay the Hydra

According to Greek myth, how did the Aegean Sea get its name?

• Theseus named it when he sailed back to Athens

• It was named after the king threw himself into it and died

• It was named after a mythical monster

• Poseidon gave it the name after a legendary hero

How was the Minotaur a problem for the people in Athens if it lived in Crete?

• It frequently travelled to Athens and caused havoc for the people.

• The Minotaur killed the king and prince of Athens.

• It ate seven young girls and boys sacrificed from Athens.

• The Minotaur threatened the temple in Athens.

Why did Theseus say King Minos was more of a monster than the Minotaur?

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The Minotaur was contained in the _________.

_______ helped Theseus defeat the Minotaur.

Draw the Minotaur stuck in the maze.