The World of Myth Quiz

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Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

What does Leeming say was the primary difference between the Greek pantheon and the Roman pantheon? (from Part II: Chapters 1-3)

The Romans used the Greek pantheon to justify their wars.

The Romans placed more value on the practical results of myths.

The Romans placed more value on the gods as personifications of abstractions.

The Romans became more philosophical and contemplative about myths.

2.

When does Leeming say the Greek pantheon was adapted to Roman religion? (from Part II: Chapters 1-3)

300-100 BCE.

500-400 BCE.

900-500 BCE.

600-400 BCE.

3.

Who was the oldest divine being in the Greek pantheon? (from Part II: Chapters 1-3)

Gaia.

Uranus.

Chronos.

Zeus.

4.

Whose child is Horus, in the Egyptian pantheon? (from Part II: Chapters 1-3)

Isis and Geb.

Isis and Amun.

Isis and Osiris.

Anubis and Isis.

5.

What opposition does Leeming say King Arthur faced in assuming his quest? (from Part III: Chapters 1-4)

His knights seduce his wife.

Opponents believed he was not fit to reign.

His knights were not worthy.

His subjects rebel.

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