Characters
What parts make up the Minotaur?
The body of a man and the head of a bull
Where does the Minotaur live? (There are multiple answers)
Crete/Maze/Labyrinth
What is the major conflict between King Minos and Athens?
King Minos threatens to go to war with Athens if the city does not send him tributes?
What are tributes?
A payment made in exchange for peace, security, protection or to recognize authority
Was Theseus right for abandoning Princess Ariadne?
No
Who was King Minos' son
The Minotaur
What island does King Minos rule?
Crete
How did the Princess Ariadne help?
She gave him a ball of string to find his way out the maze
What does goad mean?
To provoke or annoy in order to create a reaction
Does the Minotaur deserve to die? Explain.
Yes, because he was eating innocent humans. No because he was born that way.
What is the name of Theseus' father
King Aegeus
Where do the tributes come from?
Athens
What sign does King Aegeus want from his son?
White Sails
What does bellow mean?
To shout in a loud or deep voice
How does the story of Theseus and Ariadne reflect the role of women in Ancient Greece?
It shows that women were easily disgraded when no longer needed.
Is Princess Ariadne related to the Minotaur?
Yes. They are half-siblings. They share the same mother.
Places like Crete and Athens are a part of what country?
What happened to King Aegeus at the end?
He cried and flung himself from the cliff
What does feeble mean?
lacking physical strength, especially due to age or illness
Is Theseus responsible for his father's death? Explain
Yes, because he forgot to change the sails. But it was an accident.
Which Athenians did King Minos take with him and were never to be seen again?
Daedalus and his son Icarus
Where did Theseus leave Princess Ariadne?
On the Island, Naxos
What happened to Princess Ariadne at the end?
Theseus abandoned her on an island
What does unfurled mean?
To unroll or unfold
What do you think Athenians valued if they consider Theseus a hero?
They value intellect or intelligence to solve problems