10 Questions
What is the main subject of the passage?
Mythical and fabulous countries
Who believed in the existence of a lost city of gold in South America?
Spanish settlers
What did the tribe in the mountains do with their precious gifts of gold and jewels?
Threw them into a lake as offerings to their gods
Who is credited with telling the story of Atlantis almost 2,300 years ago?
Plato
What type of people did Plato claim built the new city of Atlantis?
Half-human and half-god
Which story describes a paradise on Earth in the Himalayan mountains?
The story of Shangri-La from James Hilton's book
What was the modern legend described as containing a paradise on Earth?
The legend of Shangri-La
Which story explains how a stretch of land off the coast of Wales sank beneath the waves?
The story of Cantre Gwaelod
Which ancient story is said to be originally called Maes Gwyddno (The Land of Gwyddno)?
The story of Cantre Gwaelod
In which legend did powerful earthquakes and volcanic eruptions exist?
The story of Plato's island
Test your knowledge of mythical countries and legendary lost cities with this quiz. Explore the fascinating stories and folklore behind these mythical lands, and discover the origins of legendary tales like El Dorado.
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