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Quiz about Gems Myths and Legends
Quiz about Gems Myths and Legends

Gems: Myths and Legends Trivia Quiz


Following is some useless trivia about gems and jewels.

A multiple-choice quiz by ravenskye. Estimated time: 6 mins.
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Author
ravenskye
Time
6 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
30,202
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Difficult
Avg Score
5 / 10
Plays
3562
Last 3 plays: Guest 71 (6/10), Guest 175 (1/10), Kiwikaz (2/10).
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Question 1 of 10
1. Which of the following stones has been attributed with the power to give 'complete acceptance of circumstances'? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. What stone is actually a resin which often contains fossilized insects?

Answer: (Also a girl's name)
Question 3 of 10
3. Which gemstone is reputed to cause and predict lightning and thunderstorms? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. Which stone is also known as 'Bishop's Stone' because Catholic bishops still wear rings set with this gem? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. Which has traditionally been known as the 'Gem of Spring'?

Answer: (Popular with the Irish, too!)
Question 6 of 10
6. Which stone is known of as the 'Stone of Heaven'? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. In ancient times, which stone was used to guard against witches' spells and evil sorcery? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. Which gem is known as 'The Gem of the Gods'? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. Which stone is known as the 'Stone of Courage'?

Answer: (Also a girl's name in a Kenny Rogers song)
Question 10 of 10
10. What stone is the birthstone of November?

Answer: (One Word)

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. Which of the following stones has been attributed with the power to give 'complete acceptance of circumstances'?

Answer: Agate

Ancient mystics believed that agate's band-like patterns resembled the spiritual eye. Today, agate symbolizes the love of good and noble things.
2. What stone is actually a resin which often contains fossilized insects?

Answer: Amber

3. Which gemstone is reputed to cause and predict lightning and thunderstorms?

Answer: Bloodstone

Bloodstone is also called 'heliotrope.'
4. Which stone is also known as 'Bishop's Stone' because Catholic bishops still wear rings set with this gem?

Answer: Amethyst

According to legend, amethyst has many healing properties.
5. Which has traditionally been known as the 'Gem of Spring'?

Answer: Emerald

Emerald is supposedly the favorite stone of the Goddess Venus.
6. Which stone is known of as the 'Stone of Heaven'?

Answer: Jade

Jade was a Chinese imperial symbol.
7. In ancient times, which stone was used to guard against witches' spells and evil sorcery?

Answer: Onyx

Onyx was also reputed to drive away all undesirable thoughts and bad temper.
8. Which gem is known as 'The Gem of the Gods'?

Answer: Opal

Opal is said to aid psychic vision.
9. Which stone is known as the 'Stone of Courage'?

Answer: Ruby

10. What stone is the birthstone of November?

Answer: Topaz

Source: Author ravenskye

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