Perseus and Medusa
Pandora's Box
King Midas and the Golden Touch
More Greek Mythology
Greece
100
What does Medusa have instead of hair?
Snakes
100
What gift did the gods give to Pandora?
a special box
a beautiful box
100
What does King Midas love?
gold
100
Who is the king of Greek gods?
Zeus
100
Is Greece a city, country, or continent?
country
200
Who is the hero in the story?
Perseus
Per-see-us
200
What did the gods tell Pandora when they gave her the box?
'You must never open this box! It is forbidden!'
200
Who gave Kind Midas a special gift?
a magical fairy
200
What is the name of the famous winged horse?
Pegasus
200
What continent is Greece on?
Europe
300
What would happen if you looked directly at Medusa?
You turn to stone.
300
Why did Pandora open the box?
She was curious and wondered what was inside.
300
What special gift did King Midas get?
Everything he touched turned to gold.
300
Who is the king of the sea?
Poseidon
300
What famous sports competition came from Greece?
The Olympics
400
What three gifts did Perseus receive from the gods?
a shiny shield that worked like a mirror
winged sandals so he could fly
a special sword that was very sharp
400
What positive, good thing came out of Pandora's box?
Hope
400
What two problems did King Midas have?
His food/drink turned to gold.
His daughter turned to gold.
400
Where do the Greek gods and goddesses live?
Mount Olympus
400
What two colours are on the Greek flag?
blue and white
500
What adjectives describe Perseus' personality?
He is brave and clever.
500
What are three negative, bad things that came out of Pandora's box?
Sadness (sorrow, unhappiness)
Sickness (pain)
Anger and fear
Laziness and trouble
500
What important lesson did King Midas learn?
Family and happiness are important than gold.
500
Who is the goddess of war and wisdom?
Athena
500
What is the largest city in Greece?
(It is also the capital city.)
Athens