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WGS183 Topic 8
WGS183 Topic 8
WGS183 Topic 8
a. Sicily
b. Sardinia
c. !Crete
d. Cyprus
3. This Greek goddess039;s name was chosen for the dwarf planet responsible for
discord on Pluto039;s classification amongst astronomers.
a. !Eris
b. Charon
c. Dysnomia
d. Ceres
6. In African mythology, Anansi is a trickster and storyteller who takes the shape
of which animal?
a. Crocodile
b. !Spider
c. Wild dog
d. Monkey
8. The Nike apparel and footwear brand takes it039;s name from the Greek goddess of
what?
a. !Victory
b. Strength
c. Courage
d. Honor
10. The Norse god Odin has two pet crows named quot;Huginnquot; and
quot;Muninnquot;. What do their names mean?
a. !Thought amp; Memory
b. Sleeping amp; Waking
c. Power amp; Peace
d. War amp; Learning
1. This Greek mythological figure is the godgoddess of battle strategy among other
things.
a. Apollo
b. !Athena
c. Artemis
d. Ares
5. In Norse mythology, what is the name of the serpent which eats the roots of the
ash tree Yggdrasil?
a. !Nidhogg
b. Bragi
c. Ymir
d. Odin
8. The Maori hold that which island nation was founded by Kupe, who discovered it
under a long white cloud?
a. Hawaii
b. Fiji
c. !New Zealand
d. Vanuatu
10. The Nike apparel and footwear brand takes it039;s name from the Greek goddess
of what?
a. Strength
b. Honor
c. Courage
d. !Victory