Disney Movie Matches: Vile Villains Quiz

Answer: Jafar

"Aladdin" was released in 1992. In the movie, Jafar is the advisor, or grand vizier, to the Sultan of Agrabah. Although he pretends to be loyal, it is actually his desire to become sultan himself. To do this, he plans on using a genie to grant his wish.

However, the genie's lamp is locked away in the Cave of Wonders, which will only allow a certain person inside. When he discovers that Aladdin, a street urchin, might be that person, he tricks Aladdin into helping him. However, things go awry for Jafar when it is Aladdin who rubs the lamp and releases the genie.

Answer: Cruella de Vil

"One Hundred and One Dalmatians" was released in 1961 and is based on the novel of the same name by Dodie Smith. In the movie, two dalmatian dogs named Pongo and Perdita have a litter of puppies that are dog-napped, along with many other dalmatian puppies, by the fashion designer Cruella de Ville in order for her to make a coat out of their spotted fur. In the end, though, Pongo and Perdita, with help from other dogs, are able to rescue all of the puppies.

A live-action version was released in 1996.

Answer: Captain Hook

"Peter Pan", released in 1953, is based on a play and later book by J.M. Barrie. The movie follows three young children from London who are taken to the fantastical island of Neverland by Peter Pan. Although Neverland is full of fairies, mermaids, and adventures, there is also danger lurking around every corner. The most dangerous person of all is Peter's nemesis, Captain Hook. Hook and his pirate crew want to kill Peter, but Peter is able to best them and save the day every time.

There have been many spin-off movies, both animated and live-action, made about Peter Pan and other characters from the original movie.

Answer: Hades

"Hercules" came out in 1997 and is based on Greek mythology. The movie follows the title character as he attempts to become a hero in order to become a god once again after his uncle, Hades, had him kidnapped and made mostly mortal when he was a baby. Hades is the Greek god of the Underworld and is jealous of his brother, Zeus, who rules Mount Olympus. Hades does his best to prevent Hercules from achieving his goal.

Answer: Scar

"The Lion King" was released in 1994. The movie follows the life of a young lion named Simba, the son of the king of the lion pride. His uncle, Scar, kills Simba's father, Mufasa, and tricks Simba into thinking it was his fault. Simba then flees the pride only to return as an adult and save the pride from Scar's ruthless rule.

Answer: Shan Yu

"Mulan" came out in 1998. The film takes place during the Han Dynasty in China. In the movie, the country is at war with the Huns, led by Shan Yu. Mulan, in order to save her father from being drafted into the war, goes in his place under the disguise of a man. In the end, she shows how strong a woman can be when she and her fellow soldiers are able to defeat Shan Yu and his army.

Answer: Clayton

"Tarzan" was released in 1998 and is based on the book "Tarzan of the Apes" by Edgar Rice Burroughs. In the movie, Tarzan, an orphaned human who had been raised by gorillas, meets humans for the first time. Jane Porter, her father, and their guide Clayton travel to Africa in order to study the wild gorillas but get more than they bargained for when they run into Tarzan. However, Clayton has other plans and turns on Tarzan and the others to trap the gorillas.

"Tarzan" won the Academy Award for Best Original Song for "You'll Be In My Heart".

Answer: Maleficent

"Sleeping Beauty" was released in 1959. In the movie, an evil fairy named Maleficent curses Princess Aurora when she is a baby so that she will prick her finger on a spinning wheel and die. For her protection, Aurora is sent into hiding in the forest, but Maleficent eventually finds her. However, even turning into a dragon won't keep Maleficent from stopping Prince Philip from saving his love.

Maleficent's side of the story was retold in the 2014 live-action movie, "Maleficent", starring Angelina Jolie in the lead role.

Answer: Syndrome

"The Incredibles" is a Pixar movie that was released in 2004. The movie takes place in an alternate universe where some people are born with superpowers. In the movie, Syndrome creates his own powers with his inventions in order to take revenge on his childhood hero, Mr. Incredible. Syndrome also kills many other superheros and creates destructive robots. Mr. Incredible and his family must work together to stop him.

The film won two Academy Awards, for Best Animated Feature and for Best Sound Editing.

Answer: Shere Khan

"The Jungle Book" was released in 1967 and is based on a book by Rudyard Kipling. Sher Khan is a tiger who brings fear to all of the animals in the jungle. He hates humans, especially the man-cub Mowgli, who lives in the jungle. When Sher Khan comes to kill him, Mowgli uses his cunning and fire to scare the tiger away.

A live-action version of "The Jungle Book" was released in 2016 with Ben Kingsley voicing Sher Khan.