Greek Myths and Legends Quiz

Who opened the box that released all the troubles into the world in Greek mythology?

• Pandora

• Medusa

• Echo

• Hera

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What was King Midas famous for?

• Turning things to gold

• Flying with wings

• Fighting a lion

• Building a maze

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Who was the hero known for his great strength and for completing twelve labors?

• Achilles

• Hercules

• Daedalus

• Sisyphus

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What was Medusa’s special feature?

• She had wings

• She had snakes for hair

• She could fly

• She was invisible

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What was the Trojan Horse used for?

• To carry gold

• To hide Greek soldiers

• To race in the Olympics

• To scare enemies

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Who fell in love with his own reflection?

• Narcissus

• Achilles

• Hercules

• Daedalus

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Who tried to fly too close to the sun with wings made of feathers and wax?

• Daedalus

• Icarus

• Sisyphus

• Achilles

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What did Echo lose as a punishment from Hera?

• Her sight

• Her voice

• Her ability to speak first

• Her hair

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Who was forced to roll a boulder up a hill forever as punishment?

• Sisyphus

• Hercules

• Achilles

• King Midas

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Why did Daedalus and Icarus need to escape from the labyrinth?

• They were trapped by King Minos

• They were looking for treasure

• They wanted to find Medusa

• They were hiding from Hercules

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