Wordly wise lesson 3 quiz
What was a sign that someone in a home had the disease?
A Red Cross on the door
According to the myth, who suffered because of Zeus's wrath?
According to the myth, humankind suffered because of Zeus's wrath.
What are the two Latin roots benefactor is formed from?
Bene:good or well Facare:to do;make
What was the plague spread by
Fleas that had bitten infected rats
What was the Black Death?
It swept across Europe in the fourteenth century, killing up to three quarters of the population
Why would it be incorrect to call pandora a benefactor of humankind?
It would be incorrect to call pandora a benefactor of humankind because she released all of the evils in the world.
Definition of immortal as an adjective.
Living forever and having lasting fame
What did the disease affect?
Many parts of the body, especially the lungs
In what way did Marie curie take a lead in the world of science?
Marie curie took a lead in the world of science by pioneering the study of uranium.
Was it fatal?
Yes
Did Hephaestus obey Zeus's order?
Yes, Hephaestus heeded Zeus's order to create the first woman.
What warning did Zeus give pandora when he presented her with the box?
Zeus admonished pandora to never open the box when he presented it to her.
Did Zeus show any pity for Prometheus?
Zeus was devoid of pity for Prometheus because he chained Prometheus to rock and his liver was devoured by birds.
How did Zeus's gift of curiosity affect Pandora?
Zeus's gift of curiosity kept pandora musing of what the box contained.
Definition of immortal used as a noun
A mythical being who will never die and a person having lasting fame
What does the Latin word malus mean?
Bad or evil
How do you think madam curie would have felt if she had known that her research would lead to the atom bomb?
I think madam curie would have felt aghast if she had known that her research led to the atom bomb.
Antonym of mortal?
Immortal : living forever
What is the Latin word for death?
Mortalis
Did pandora know what she was doing when she helped Zeus carry out his plan?
Pandora was an unwitting helper when she helped Zeus carry out his plan to punish humankind.
What is the general term for any widespread and deadly disease?
Plague
What did Prometheus bestow on human kind?
Prometheus bestowed fire on humankind.
What is the meaning of the word malefactor?
Someone who would do bad
What is the meaning of devious as it is used in the passage?
The meaning of devious as it is used in the passage means sneaky.
What is the meaning of Mortal as it is used in the passage?
The meaning of mortal as it is used in the passage means human.
What is the meaning of plague as it is used in the passage?
The meaning of plague as it is used in the passage means to distress.
What is the meaning of subsiding as it is used in the passage?
The meaning of subsiding as it is used in the passage means less active.
What was plague once refereed too?
The plague or the Black Death
Why can we say that Marie curie opened a Pandora's box?
We can say that Marie curie opened a Pandora's box because her study of uranium led to the ability of annihilation of the planet from the atomic bomb.
