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Quiz about Heroes in Greek Mythology Theseus

Heroes in Greek Mythology: Theseus Quiz

This quiz is all about the ancient Greek hero Theseus.

A multiple-choice quiz by charlemagne. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
charlemagne

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
6,350

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
4572

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 10

1. What king was the 'earthly father' of Theseus? Hint

Acrisius

Aegeus

Polydectes

Minos

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Question 2 of 10

2. In what area was Theseus raised by his mother? Hint

Athens

Corinth

Crete

Troezen

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Question 3 of 10

3. Which monster, which Theseus met on his initial journey to Athens was also known as the Stretcher or Innkeeper? Hint

Perephites

Vulcus

Medea

Procrustes

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Question 4 of 10

4. How many total young people were required each year as tribute to Minos, king of Crete? Hint

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Question 5 of 10

5. To what monster would the youths be presented in Crete? Hint

Minotaur

Cyclops

Sea-Monster

Gorgon

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Question 6 of 10

6. Who constructed the labyrinth in Crete in which the monster was kept? Hint

Athena

Icharus

Daedalus

Medea

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Question 7 of 10

7. Which daughter of Minos instructed Theseus and helped him defeat the Minotaur? Hint

Danae

Ethiop

Cassiopia

Ariadne

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Question 8 of 10

8. On what island did Theseus abandon Minos' daughter invoking the rage of the gods? Hint

Attica

Crete

Naxos

Lesbos

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Question 9 of 10

9. What signal of victory did Theseus forget to raise on his return journey? Hint

Black Sail

White Sail

Fire

Flag

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Question 10 of 10

10. What was Aegeus' response to Theseus' absent mindedness? Hint

Dancing

Victory Celebration

Suicide

Singing

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What king was the 'earthly father' of Theseus?

Answer: Aegeus

2. In what area was Theseus raised by his mother?

Answer: Troezen

3. Which monster, which Theseus met on his initial journey to Athens was also known as the Stretcher or Innkeeper?

Answer: Procrustes

4. How many total young people were required each year as tribute to Minos, king of Crete?

Answer: 14

Seven males, seven females.

5. To what monster would the youths be presented in Crete?

Answer: Minotaur

6. Who constructed the labyrinth in Crete in which the monster was kept?

Answer: Daedalus

7. Which daughter of Minos instructed Theseus and helped him defeat the Minotaur?

Answer: Ariadne

8. On what island did Theseus abandon Minos' daughter invoking the rage of the gods?

Answer: Naxos

9. What signal of victory did Theseus forget to raise on his return journey?

Answer: White Sail

10. What was Aegeus' response to Theseus' absent mindedness?

Answer: Suicide

Source: Author charlemagne

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