Test on the theme of the myths of ancient Greece. Literature tests on the topic "myths of ancient Greece"
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The mythology of Ancient Greece had a strong influence on the development of culture and art, not only in Greece itself, but throughout the world.
She also laid the foundation for a huge number of religious ideas not only about man, but also about heroes and gods.
5 Interesting Facts Related to Mythology
Where does the River Styx flow?
In the mythology of ancient Greece, it is said that the river Styx flows through underworld Aida. It is worth noting that it was in honor of this river that the real Styx River, which flows in Perm, was named. Since it was driven into pipes, the old riverbed is almost invisible.
Electronics manufacturers love mythology.
The Taiwanese company ASUS took its name from Pegasus - winged horse. In English, his name is written as Pegasus, but having decided to discard the first 3 letters, the founders of the company settled on the name ASUS. The fact is that such a name begins with the first letter of the alphabet, which means that the name of the company will be higher in telephone directories.
The two signs of the zodiac are named after the not-so-famous goddess of truth.
IN ancient Greek mythology there is a goddess of truth called Dike. Even though she was minor character Pantheon, two signs of the zodiac were named after her. The legend says that Dika lived on Earth with people, but later she went to heaven and became the constellation Virgo. Since the scales are its invariable attribute, the constellation was named accordingly.
A) folk legends O ancient world; b) a fabulous idea of the life of ancient people; c) real historical events reflected in literary monuments; d) legends that convey the ideas of ancient peoples about the origin of the world, about natural phenomena, about gods and legendary heroes.
What was the name of Hercules' mother?
a) Alcmene; b) Pallas Athena; c) Aphrodite; d) Demeter.
What king's servant did Hercules become when he grew up and settled in the city of Tiryns:
a) Augia; b) Helios; c) Kopreya; d) Eurystheus.
What did Hercules and King Augeas agree on:
a) that King Avgiy will help Hercules in everything; b) that Hercules will clear the barnyard of Avgius without any payment; c) that Avgiy will give Hercules the most beautiful bull; d) that King Avgiy will give a tenth of his flock if Hercules clears his barnyard in a day.
To whom the ruler of the sea Poseidon gave the gift to turn into a lion, a snake and a bee:
a) Helios b) Nereus; c) Periclymene; d) Eurystheus.
What was the name of the great titan who held the vault of heaven on his shoulders:
a) Augius; b) Atlas; c) Helios; d) Eurystheus.
What was guarded in the garden by the daughter of Atlas Hesperides:
a) cherries; b) pears; c) apples; d) plums.
What was the name of the goddess of the earth, who grew a golden tree as a gift to Hera on her wedding day with Zeus:
a) Alcmene; b) Aphrodite; c) Gaia; d) Demeter.
Who showed Hercules the way to the gardens of the Hesperides: a) Elder Nereus; b) beautiful nymphs; c) the great titan Atlas; d) dragon.
What is the name of the figurative and expressive means of the language used in the sentence from the myth "The Labors of Hercules": "... Hercules broke the wall that surrounded the barnyard from two opposite sides, and diverted the water of two rivers into it ...":
a) hyperbole; b) an epithet; For comparison; d) metaphor.
Who wrote down the legend of Arion:
a) Heracles b) Herodotus; c) Periander; d) Aesop.
What were the names of the inhabitants of Corinth, where Periander ruled:
a) Corinthians b) Corinthians; c) Corinthians; d) Corinthians.
What instrument did Arion play?
a) harp; b) lute; c) lira; d) cithara.
Who saved Arion:
a) a whale; b) a dolphin; c) Hercules; d) Periander.
There is a sentence in The Legend of Arion: "He was an incomparable kifared of his time and, as far as I know, he was the first to compose a dithyramb, gave him a name and trained a choir for staging in Corinth." What does the word mean "dithyramb":
a) ditty; b) serenade; V) lyric song; d) exaggeratedly enthusiastic praise.
What metal was made of a small statue on Tenar, which is a sacrificial gift of Arion and depicts a man on a dolphin:
a) copper b) from iron; c) bronze; d) gold.
Who created the cycle of myths about the exploits of Hercules:
a) ancient Egyptians b) ancient Chinese; c) the ancient Greeks; d) the ancient Romans.
What do they mean now catch phrase « Augean stables”, known from an ancient myth:
a) a place that has not been cleaned for a long time and which is almost impossible to put in order; b) a place in which they have not lived for a long time; c) a room for keeping large domestic animals.
Who forged the shield for Achilles:
a) Hephaestus; b) Arion; c) Antey; d) Hercules.
Which term corresponds to the following definition: “A work created by folk fantasy, where the real ( historical event or face) and fantastic":
a) a fairy tale b) ballad; c) legend.
1. Myth is:
real and fantastic.
a) 6, b) 12, c) 10, d) 8.
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1. Myth is:
a) a work created by the imagination of the people,
which told about the origin of the world,
phenomena of nature, about the deeds of gods and heroes;
b) oral work folk art,
storytelling based on fiction;
c) a work in which intertwined
real and fantastic.
2. Chief god in Greek mythology:
a) Heracles b) Apollo; c) Zeus; d) Poseidon.
3. The wife of the main god in Greek mythology:
a) Athena b) Hera; c) Aphrodite; d) Akmena.
4. On the top of which mountain the gods lived:
a) Sinai b) Olympus; c) Ararat; d) Kazbek.
5. How many feats Hercules performed:
a) 6, b) 12, c) 10, d) 8.
6. The path of Hercules to the gardens of the Hesperides indicated:
a) a dragon b) beautiful nymphs;
c) the great titan Atlas; d) Elder Nereus.
7. Hesperides brought apples to Hercules:
a) Antey; b) Atlas; c) Apollo; d) Zeus.
8. What quality did Hercules show when he
who brought the apples, he himself decided to take them to Mycenae?
a) obedience; b) cunning; c) courage, d) cowardice.
9. Giant Antaeus received power when:
a) drank the sea of water; b) plunged into the ocean;
c) touched the ground; d) sang songs.
10. What do you think about myths yourself?
a) interesting stories
b) with the help of myths, people tried to explain things that they could not give a scientific explanation;
c) people, for the entire period of human existence,
you had to believe in something, so they came up with
yourself Gods and heroes to make life more interesting;
d) myths are invented by the gods for their glorification.
11. Give and explain 2-3 set expressions that originated from the myths and legends of Ancient Greece.
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12. What did the gods promise Hercules for successful service?
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Answers: 1-a; 2-in; 3-b; 4-b; 5 B; 6-d; 7-b; 8-b; 9-in; 10-b.
