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PHYS150 Chapter 1
PHYS150 Chapter 1
a. Cyprus
b. !Crete
c. Sicily
d. Sardinia
2. The Japanese god Izanagi successfully returned his wife Izanami from the
Underworld.
a. !False
b. True
3. In Norse mythology, what is the name of the serpent which eats the roots of the
ash tree Yggdrasil?
a. Odin
b. !Nidhogg
c. Bragi
d. Ymir
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
7. In African mythology, Anansi is a trickster and storyteller who takes the shape
of which animal?
a. Crocodile
b. Wild dog
c. Monkey
d. !Spider
8. The Nike apparel and footwear brand takes it039;s name from the Greek goddess of
what?
a. !Victory
b. Courage
c. Strength
d. Honor
10. What animal did Queen Pasipahe sleep with before she gave birth to the Minotaur
in Greek Mythology?
a. Horse
b. !Bull
c. Pig
d. Ox
2. Who was the only god from Greece who did not get a name change in Rome?
a. Demeter
b. Zeus
c. !Apollo
d. Athena
1. The ancient Roman god of war was commonly known as which of the following?
a. Juno
b. Ares
c. Jupiter
d. !Mars
9. The Norse god Odin has two pet crows named quot;Huginnquot; and
quot;Muninnquot;. What do their names mean?
a. Power amp; Peace
b. !Thought amp; Memory
c. War amp; Learning
d. Sleeping amp; Waking