
Origins of the Week's Names
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English
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4th Grade
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Hard

Maria Fasoulaki
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10 questions
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does the name 'Monday' mean and which deity is it associated with?
Monday means 'Moon's day' and is associated with the Moon.
Monday means 'Sun's day' and is associated with the Sun.
Monday means 'Earth's day' and is associated with the Earth.
Monday means 'Mars' day' and is associated with Mars.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which Roman god is 'Tuesday' named after?
Mars
Jupiter
Neptune
Venus
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the meaning of 'Wednesday' and which mythology does it relate to?
Wednesday means 'Hades' day' and relates to Greek mythology.
Wednesday means 'Woden's day' and relates to Germanic mythology.
Wednesday means 'Mars' day' and relates to Roman mythology.
Wednesday means 'Thor's day' and relates to Norse mythology.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which planet is 'Thursday' named after and what is its connection to mythology?
Mars
Jupiter
Venus
Thor
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does 'Friday' signify and which goddess is it linked to?
Friday signifies the day of the moon.
Friday signifies the day associated with the goddess Frigg.
Friday is associated with the goddess Athena.
Friday is linked to the goddess Venus.
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which celestial body is 'Saturday' named after and what is its origin?
Venus
Saturn
Jupiter
Mars
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the meaning of 'Sunday' and which deity does it refer to?
Sunday refers to the Earth and the deity Terra.
Sunday refers to the Sun and the deity Sol.
Sunday refers to the stars and the deity Astra.
Sunday refers to the Moon and the deity Luna.
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