Greek Mythology
What is a myth?
A traditional story used to explain beliefs, nature, or human behaviour
What does "media" include besides social media?
TV, newspapers, Advertisements, etc.
What is data?
Information collected through observations, surveys, or research
What has many teeth but cannot bite?
A comb
What is the "departure" stage in the Hero's Journey?
When the hero leaves their normal world or begins their adventure
Why was Hades feared by many Greeks?
He ruled the Underworld/death
Why might influencers be considered unreliable sources sometimes?
Bias, sponsorship, misinformation, lack of expertise
Why can a survey produce biased results?
Leading questions, limited sample, non-random sampling
What comes once in a minute, twice in a moment, but never in a thousand years?
The letter M
What is usually the hero's "call to adventure"?
An event/problem that pushes the hero into the journey
What flaw caused Icarus to fall from the sky?
Hubris/ Ignoring warnings/ overconfidence
Favouring one perspective over another
What is the difference between qualitative and quantitative data?
Qualitative = Descriptive, Quantitative = Numerical
What has cities, but no houses; forests, but no trees; and rivers, but no water?
A map
What happens during the "initiation" stage?
The hero faces challenges, learns lessons, and grows
How are Athena and Ares different as war gods?
Athena = wisdom/strategy, Ares = Violence/chaos
Why might two news sources report the same event differently?
Different perspectives, bia, target audiences, or priorities
Why is it important to use a large sample size in a survey?
Results are usually more accurate and representative
A man pushes his car to a hotel, only to suddenly go bankrupt. Why?
He is playing Monopoly
What is a "mentor" in the Hero's Journey?
A guide/helper who gives advice, training, or support
Why were myths important in Ancient Greek society?
To explain nature, teach lessons, explain beliefs/traditions
What is a "reliable source," and how can you identify one?
A source that is credible, evidence-based, and from an expert or trusted organization (Usually peer-reviewed)
How can the way data is displayed change how people interpret it?
Different graphs/scales can make results look bigger, smaller, or more important than they are
A man leaves home, takes three left turns, and arrives back home to find two masked men waiting for him. Who are they?
The catcher and umpire (Baseball)
Why do heroes usually face multiple challenges instead of just one?
To show character growth and make the journey more meaningful/complex