SOC304 Module 7
SOC304 Module 7
a. !Mars
b. Jupiter
c. Ares
d. Juno
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 Tiger
c. !A Horse
d. A Dragon
3. Who in Greek mythology, who led the Argonauts in search of the Golden Fleece?
a. Odysseus
b. !Jason
c. Daedalus
d. Castor
5. This Greek goddess039;s name was chosen for the dwarf planet responsible for
discord on Pluto039;s classification amongst astronomers.
a. Dysnomia
b. Charon
c. !Eris
d. Ceres
6. 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
9. In African mythology, Anansi is a trickster and storyteller who takes the shape
of which animal?
a. Monkey
b. !Spider
c. Wild dog
d. Crocodile
10. The Nike apparel and footwear brand takes it039;s name from the Greek goddess
of what?
a. !Victory
b. Honor
c. Courage
d. Strength
2. This Greek goddess039;s name was chosen for the dwarf planet responsible for
discord on Pluto039;s classification amongst astronomers.
a. Ceres
b. !Eris
c. Dysnomia
d. Charon
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
5. Which figure from Greek mythology traveled to the underworld to return his wife
Eurydice to the land of the living?
a. Hercules
b. !Orpheus
c. Daedalus
d. Perseus
10. According to Japanese folklore, what is the favorite food of the Kappa.
a. Nasu
b. Kabocha
c. !Cucumbers
d. Soba
2. This Greek mythological figure is the godgoddess of battle strategy among other
things.
a. Ares
b. Apollo
c. Artemis
d. !Athena
9. The Maori hold that which island nation was founded by Kupe, who discovered it
under a long white cloud?
a. Hawaii
b. Vanuatu
c. !New Zealand
d. Fiji
10. Who is a minor god that is protector and creator of various arts, such as
cheese making and bee keeping.
a. Cephisso
b. Carme
c. !Aristaeus
d. Autonoe