Arachne and Athena's Tapestry Challenge

Arachne, a skilled weaver from Greece, becomes famous for her exceptional weaving skills. Her pride leads her to challenge the goddess Athena to a weaving contest. Despite her talent, Arachne's hubris results in her transformation into a spider by Athena, serving as a lesson on the dangers of equating oneself with the gods.

What was Arachne's father's profession?

• A farmer

• A dyer of wool

• A potter

• A blacksmith

What color was Arachne's father famous for producing?

• Yellow

• Green

• Scarlet

• Blue

What was Arachne's main skill?

• Painting

• Weaving

• Singing

• Sculpting

How did people react to Arachne's weaving skills?

• They ignored her

• They tried to compete with her

• They criticized her

• They came from far and wide to watch her

What did Arachne refuse to acknowledge?

• Her father's influence

• Athena's influence

• Her own mistakes

• The nymphs' admiration

What did Arachne claim about her skills?

• They were self-taught

• They were inherited from her mother

• They were a gift from the nymphs

• They were taught by Athena

Who warned Arachne about her pride?

• An old woman

• A young girl

• A nymph

• A wise man

What did the old woman advise Arachne to do?

• Ask for Athena's pardon

• Challenge Athena

• Stop weaving

• Move to a new city

Who did the old woman reveal herself to be?

• Arachne's mother

• A nymph

• A mortal

• Athena

What did Athena and Arachne do at the looms?

• Sang songs

• Told stories

• Painted pictures

• Wove tapestries