Folktales, Myths and Legends Quiz

Myths often involve gods or godesses

• True

• Maybe

• False

• I don't know

Traditional stories, rooted in particular cultures, that deal with gods and other supernatural beings, as well as with human heroes, are known as 

• fables.
• fairytales.
• legends.
• myths.

These stories are often based on real events but are embellished with fantastic elements and/or historical figures with superhuman aspects. They sometimes serve as morality lessons. 

• fable
• fairytale
• legend
• myth

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.9

"Oral tradition" refers to the passing of stories, poems, and songs verbally (by word of mouth) from one generation to the next.

• True
• False

The Legend of Sleepy Hollow and Sir Ichabod Crane is an example of what type of Folklore?

• Legends

• Fairy Tales

• Fables

• Myths

Braveheart is based on a historical figure with exaggeration, which is an example of what type of folklore...

• Tall Tale

• Legend

• Fable

• Fairy Tale

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.2

A story from the past involving gods or heroes.  These stories often explain beliefs, customs, or mysterious natural phenomena, this is a...

• Myth
• Fable
• Legend
• Folk Tale

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.5.9

Many cultures have stories that have been passed down through the ages:

• True
• False

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.3

What is true about a LEGEND?

• Tells about heroic deeds or actions of real people long ago
• All parts of a legend are true
• Has animals that act like humans
• Includes magical/mystical beings

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.2

Mythology is a popular type of folklore that includes ________________________________________, explains natural events, and has mythical creatures.

• Gods and Goddesses
• Repetition of 3 and 7
• "Once upon a time..."
• Characters based on real people

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.2