Myths and Legends

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Travis Andrews
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English, History
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7th Grade
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312 plays
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Hard
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1.
Multiple Choice
What is a 'Myth'?
A factual account of how a natural occurrence happened.
A traditional story usually explaining a how something came to exist, and typically involving supernatural beings or events.
A made up story, usually from an ancient peoples, that was used only as a form of entertainment.
A story about a person that has elements of truth but has been exaggerated in some way.
2.
Multiple Choice
What is a 'Legend'?
A traditional story about a person or peoples that is based on historical events that has been heavily exaggerated .
A traditional story about the creation of a land-form that is based on historical events, but has been heavily exaggerated .
An accurate account of a person and their deeds.
A story about dragons, fairies, and wizards, with no facts at all.
3.
Multiple Select
Which of these are NOT elements of a myth?
Gods and goddesses
The characters always live happily ever after
Explains how things were created
They are based on evidence
Contains magic and magical creatures
4.
Multiple Select
Which of these are NOT elements of a legend?
They are about real people
They are usually very exaggerated
They focus on peoples accomplishments
They do not contain monsters
5.
Multiple Choice
Name the character in this Greek myth who met a tragic end:
Icarus
Daedalus
Cupid
Zeus
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