Ancient Greek Mythology Quiz

What is the definition of mythology according to the notes?

• A collection of myths, especially one belonging to a particular religious or cultural tradition.

• A scientific study of ancient artifacts.

• A historical account of real events.

• A fictional story with no basis in reality.

Which type of story features animals with human characteristics and often puts forward a lesson or a moral?

• Fable

• Fairy Tale

• Myth

• Legend

In Greek mythology, who is the goddess of harvest that loses her daughter to Hades?

• Demeter

• Athena

• Aphrodite

• Hera

The earth becomes barren in the story of Demeter and Persephone because:

• Demeter was angry and caused a drought.

• Persephone ate the pomegranate seeds.

• Zeus punished the earth.

• Hades kidnapped Persephone.

Define 'Theme' as mentioned in the notes.

• A central idea or message in a work of art or literature

• A character in a story

• The setting of a story

• The plot of a story

What is the purpose of tall tales according to the notes?

• To entertain and amuse with exaggerated stories

• To provide factual historical accounts

• To teach mathematical concepts

• To describe scientific phenomena

The first stage of the Hero's journey is:

• The Call to Adventure

• The Return with the Elixir

• The Road Back

• The Resurrection

Which of the following is a part of the Hero's journey?

• Crossing Boundary

• Call to adventure

• Resolving conflict

• Creating change

The purpose of Trickster Tales is to:

• entertain and teach lessons through clever characters

• provide historical accounts of real events

• focus on scientific discoveries

• explore mathematical concepts

Which of the following is an element of Trickster Tales?

• The return

• The road trials

• Creating change

• Call to adventure