Myth and the City: Foundation Myths- Athens

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What was unusual about the birth of the goddess Athena?

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She was born from the sea in a seashell.

She was born a dove

She was born out of Zeus' head following a big headache after Zeus swallowed her pregnant mother.

Zeus created her out of mud.

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What was the source of the dispute between Poseidon and Athena?

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Each competed to become the patron of the city Athens.

Athena thought Poseidon was too aggressive

They were competing for Zeus' love.

Both wanted to rule the sea.

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Where did the contest between Athena and Poseidon take place?

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The Acropolis

Parthenon

The beach

Temple of Olympian Zeus

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What gift did Poseidon give the people of the city?

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An olive tree

A spring of salt water

A new temple

Weapons

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What gift did Athena give the city?

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Roses

An olive tree

A dove and an olive branch

Salt water spring and a horse

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What Island did King Minos rule?

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Mykonos

Crete

Neverland

Corfu

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What deal did the king of Athens make with king Minos?

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He will get all the gold he could dream of.

Prince Theseus would join his army.

They will change the name of the city to 'Minos'.

Athens would send 7 boys and 7 girls to the island of Crete to be eaten by the minotaur.

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What kind of creature is a Minotaur?

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The head of a man and the body of a horse.

The head of a bull and the body of a man.

A giant three headed dog.

The head of an eagle and the body of a lion.

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Where on the island of Crete was the Minotaur kept?

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Inside a deep dark forest.

At the top of the tallest tower.

In the heart of a labyrinth.

In king Minos' basement.

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What did princess Ariadne give prince Theseus to help him defeat the Minotaur?

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A book about Minotaurs and a dagger.

A map of the maze and a sword.

Some raw meat and a butchers knife.

A ball of thread.

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