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The allusion that means, to open something that invites trouble, or unforeseen misfortune.
What is Pandora's Box
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Who was considered the “god of all gods” also known as the “god of lightning”?
Who was Zeus?
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The word BIOLOGY means: the study of life. The word MYTHOLOGY means the study of mythical facts. Based on that, what do you think the root word -logy means?
What is "The Study of"
100
Which character in Greek Mythology was known for opening a box that unleashed evil into the world?
Who is Pandora
100
What ELA concept is when you order events in chronological order, according to how they happen in a story? Hint: It starts with the letter "S"
What is Sequencing
200
The allusion that means, A mighty try or giving forth a good effort
What is a Herculean Effort
200
Who was the Greek Warrior whose mother dipped him into the River Styx that helped to keep him alive in battle?
Who was Achilles
200
The word MOBILE and MOBILITY mean being able to move around. Based on this, what do you think the root word -mob means?
What is "to move"
200
What is a reference to something famous, such as a well-known person, place, event, or story to describe a situation?
What is an allusion
200
If I am looking for a sentence that tells me what an entire passage is about I am looking for the, what? Hint: it is 2 words
What is the Main Idea
300
The allusion that means,Someone that is always lucky or has good fortune
What is The Midas Touch
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What character from Greek Mythology was known for having the “Golden Touch”?
Who is King Midas
300
The word CENTURY means 100 years and the word CENTIPEDE means a bug with 100 legs. Based on this, what do you think the root word -cent means?
What is "100"
300
Where did the gods and goddesses of Greek Mythology live?
What is Mount Olympus
300
When I have a main idea, and I want to prove that main idea, I look for _________ ____________ in a story that help to "hold up" that main idea.
What are supporting details
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The allusion that means,A very long trip or adventure
What is the Odyssey
400
Who was the King of Ithaca and the leader in the Trojan War?
Who was Odysseus
400
The word SUBMARINE is a ship that is found under the water. The word SUBWAY is a train that is found under the groud. Based on this, what do you think the root word -sub means?
What is under
400
What nation was known for their mythological stories of gods, goddesses, heroes and creatures to help them understand the world?
What is Greece
400
How many labors did Heracles have to complete in order to be forgiven of his sins?
What is 12 labors
500
The allusion that means, An area of weakness that leads to the downfall of a person
What is the Achilles Heel
500
Who was the mighty warrior in Greek Mythology that was known for being very strong and being the son of Zeus?
Who is Heracles
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The word MULTIMEDIA refers to many types of media used at any particular time. The word MULTIRACIAL means many races are present at a particular event. Based on this what do you think the root word -multi means?
What is "many"
500
Why did the Greeks create the gods, goddesses, heroes and creatures or Greek Mythology?
To understand the world around them better.
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What part of Achilles body was not dunked under the water at the River Styx?
What is Achilles' Heel or Ankle
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