Erichthonius Quiz

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1. Who was the father of Erichthonius?

   1. Zeus
   2. Poseidon
   3. Apollo
   4. Hephaestus
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   Answer: Hephaestus

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2. Which goddess did Hephaestus attempt to force himself upon, leading to Erichthonius' birth?

   1. Hera
   2. Artemis
   3. Demeter
   4. Athena
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   Answer: Athena

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3. What form did Erichthonius take at birth?

   1. Eagle-shaped child
   2. Serpent-formed child
   3. Winged infant
   4. Lion-headed child
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   Answer: Serpent-formed child

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4. Who were the three daughters of Cecrops entrusted with the basket?

   1. Eurydice, Calliope, and Thalia
   2. Pasithea, Calypso, and Circe
   3. Alkmene, Iphinoe, and Iphianassa
   4. Aglaurus, Herse, and Pandrosus
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   Answer: Aglaurus, Herse, and Pandrosus

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5. Which two daughters of Cecrops disobeyed Athena and opened the basket?

   1. Aglaurus and Alkmene
   2. Pandrosus and Aglaurus
   3. Herse and Pandrosus
   4. Aglaurus and Herse
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   Answer: Aglaurus and Herse

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6. From what structure did Aglaurus and Herse leap to their deaths?

   1. The Propylaea
   2. The Areopagus
   3. The Acropolis
   4. The Parthenon
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   Answer: The Acropolis

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7. What did Erichthonius introduce to Athenian society?

   1. Gold coins and the trireme
   2. Iron coins and the catapult
   3. Bronze coins and the phalanx
   4. Silver coins and the quadriga
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   Answer: Silver coins and the quadriga

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8. What was Erichthonius' role in Athens?

   1. Strategos of Athens
   2. Archon of Athens
   3. King of Athens
   4. High priest of Athena
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   Answer: King of Athens

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