Theseus and the Minotaur

Who was the brave prince who volunteered to defeat the Minotaur?

• Hercules

• Theseus

• Perseus

Who was the daughter of King Minos who helped Theseus?

• Helen

• Ariadne

• Athena

Who was the king of Crete?

• King Aegeus

• King Midas

• King Minos

Who was Theseus' father?

• King Aegeus

• King Minos

• King Priam

Where did the Minotaur live?

• A castle

• A labyrinth

• A cave

Which city had to send tributes (children) to Crete every year?

• Sparta

• Athens

• Thebes

Where did Theseus tie the string before entering the labyrinth?

• To a tree

• To a rock

• To the entrance

What did Ariadne give Theseus to help him get out of the labyrinth?

• A map

• A torch

• A ball of string

How did Theseus defeat the Minotaur?

• With a sword

• With a spear

• With a bow and arrow

Why did Theseus volunteer to go to Crete?

• To find treasure

• To save the children of Athens

• To visit King Minos