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COMS246 Chapter 7
COMS246 Chapter 7
This Greek mythological figure is the godgoddess of battle strategy among other
things.
a. !Athena
b. Apollo
c. Ares
d. Artemis
7. The Nike apparel and footwear brand takes it039;s name from the Greek goddess of
what?
a. Courage
b. Strength
c. Honor
d. !Victory
1. Talos, the mythical giant bronze man, was the protector of which island?
a. !Crete
b. Sardinia
c. Cyprus
d. Sicily
2. The Hippogriff, not to be confused with the Griffon, is a magical creature with
the front half of an eagle, and the back half of what?
a. A Lion
b. !A Horse
c. A Dragon
d. A Tiger
5. In Norse mythology, what is the name of the serpent which eats the roots of the
ash tree Yggdrasil?
a. Ymir
b. !Nidhogg
c. Odin
d. Bragi
10. What animal did Queen Pasipahe sleep with before she gave birth to the Minotaur
in Greek Mythology?
a. Pig
b. Horse
c. !Bull
d. Ox
3. The Japanese god Izanagi successfully returned his wife Izanami from the
Underworld.
a. !False
b. True
4. Rannamaari was a sea demon that haunted the people of the Maldives and had to be
appeased monthly with the sacrifice of a virgin girl.
a. False
b. !True
10. The Maori hold that which island nation was founded by Kupe, who discovered it
under a long white cloud?
a. Fiji
b. !New Zealand
c. Vanuatu
d. Hawaii
12. Which greek godgoddess tossed a golden apple with the words quot;for the
fairestquot; into the middle of the feast of the gods?
a. Artemis
b. !Eris
c. Ares
d. Hades