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    1. The document contains 10 multiple choice questions about figures and concepts from various mythologies including Greek, Roman, Egyptian, Norse, African, Japanese and Polynesian mythologies. The questions cover topics like gods/goddesses, mythical creatures, trickster figures and founding myths.

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    1. The document contains 10 multiple choice questions about figures and concepts from various mythologies including Greek, Roman, Egyptian, Norse, African, Japanese and Polynesian mythologies. The questions cover topics like gods/goddesses, mythical creatures, trickster figures and founding myths.

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    1. Talos, the mythical giant bronze man, was the protector of which island?

    a. Cyprus
    b. Sicily
    c. !Crete
    d. Sardinia

    2. This Greek goddess039;s name was chosen for the dwarf planet responsible for
    discord on Pluto039;s classification amongst astronomers.
    a. Ceres
    b. Charon
    c. !Eris
    d. Dysnomia

    3. In Greek Mythology, who was the daughter of King Minos?


    a. Ariel
    b. Athena
    c. !Ariadne
    d. Alana

    4. The Japanese god Izanagi successfully returned his wife Izanami from the
    Underworld.
    a. True
    b. !False

    5. In Norse mythology, what is the name of the serpent which eats the roots of the
    ash tree Yggdrasil?
    a. Ymir
    b. Bragi
    c. Odin
    d. !Nidhogg

    6. In Greek mythology, Hera is the goddess of harvest.


    a. !False
    b. True

    7. Who is the Egyptian god of reproduction and lettuce?


    a. Menu
    b. Mut
    c. !Min
    d. Meret

    8. A minotaur is half human half what?


    a. Horse
    b. Eagle
    c. !Bull
    d. Cow

    9. In African mythology, Anansi is a trickster and storyteller who takes the shape
    of which animal?
    a. !Spider
    b. Wild dog
    c. Crocodile
    d. Monkey

    10. The Nike apparel and footwear brand takes it039;s name from the Greek goddess
    of what?
    a. Courage
    b. Strength
    c. Honor
    d. !Victory

    1. This Greek mythological figure is the godgoddess of battle strategy among other
    things.
    a. Ares
    b. !Athena
    c. Apollo
    d. Artemis

    2. Rannamaari was a sea demon that haunted the people of the Maldives and had to be
    appeased monthly with the sacrifice of a virgin girl.
    a. !True
    b. False

    3. In most traditions, who was the wife of Zeus?


    a. Aphrodite
    b. !Hera
    c. Athena
    d. Hestia

    4. Which of these mythological creatures is said to be halfman and halfhorse?


    a. Gorgon
    b. Pegasus
    c. Minotaur
    d. !Centaur

    5. Which of the following is not one of the Greek Fates?


    a. !Narcissus
    b. Atropos
    c. Clotho
    d. Lachesis

    6. What mythology did the god quot;Apolloquot; come from?


    a. Roman and Spanish
    b. !Greek and Roman
    c. Greek, Roman and Norse
    d. Greek and Chinese

    7. The Maori hold that which island nation was founded by Kupe, who discovered it
    under a long white cloud?
    a. !New Zealand
    b. Vanuatu
    c. Hawaii
    d. Fiji

    8. Janus was the Roman god of doorways and passageways.


    a. False
    b. !True

    9. Who is the god of war in Polynesian mythology?


    a. Kohara
    b. Hina
    c. Mui
    d. !039;Oro

    10. Who is a minor god that is protector and creator of various arts, such as
    cheese making and bee keeping.
    a. Autonoe
    b. Cephisso
    c. Carme
    d. !Aristaeus

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