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What was the primary reason for King Minos to demand tribute from Athens?
What was the primary reason for King Minos to demand tribute from Athens?
- To establish peace between cities
- To punish them for previous conflicts
- To expand his kingdom
- Because his son was killed (correct)
What is the significance of the thread given to Theseus by Ariadne?
What is the significance of the thread given to Theseus by Ariadne?
- A representation of greed
- An indication of strength
- A symbol of love and guidance (correct)
- A symbol of betrayal
How does the presence of the Minotaur primarily affect the people of Athens?
How does the presence of the Minotaur primarily affect the people of Athens?
- It unifies them as they band together
- It leads to fear, sadness, pain, and suffering (correct)
- It encourages rebellion against King Minos
- It inspires hope for a better future
What does the white sail symbolize when Theseus returns from slaying the Minotaur?
What does the white sail symbolize when Theseus returns from slaying the Minotaur?
What does the Minotaur symbolize in the story?
What does the Minotaur symbolize in the story?
What was the purpose of the Cruel Tribute imposed by King Minos?
What was the purpose of the Cruel Tribute imposed by King Minos?
Who played a crucial role in helping Theseus navigate the Labyrinth?
Who played a crucial role in helping Theseus navigate the Labyrinth?
Which statement best describes the emotional impact of the Minotaur on Athens?
Which statement best describes the emotional impact of the Minotaur on Athens?
What characteristic does the Labyrinth exhibit in the context of the story?
What characteristic does the Labyrinth exhibit in the context of the story?
What was the significance of the Minotaur's demise for Athens?
What was the significance of the Minotaur's demise for Athens?
Flashcards
What was the 'Cruel Tribute'?
What was the 'Cruel Tribute'?
The sacrifice of 7 Athenian boys and 7 girls to the Minotaur, demanded by King Minos as revenge for the death of his son.
Why did King Minos demand a tribute from Athens?
Why did King Minos demand a tribute from Athens?
King Minos, the ruler of Crete, demanded the 'Cruel Tribute' as revenge for the death of his son, Androgeus.
What was the Minotaur?
What was the Minotaur?
The Minotaur was a monstrous creature with the head of a bull and the body of a man. It was kept in the Labyrinth, a maze from which it was nearly impossible to escape.
What is a Labyrinth?
What is a Labyrinth?
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Who helped Theseus escape the Labyrinth?
Who helped Theseus escape the Labyrinth?
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What was Theseus' main goal?
What was Theseus' main goal?
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Who helped Theseus slay the Minotaur?
Who helped Theseus slay the Minotaur?
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What did the white sail symbolize?
What did the white sail symbolize?
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Study Notes
The Cruel Tribute Review
- The Cruel Tribute involved the sacrifice of 7 boys and 7 girls
- King Minos demanded a tribute from Athens because they killed his son
- Theseus' main goal was to slay the Minotaur and free Athens from tribute
- The princess Adrine helped Theseus slay the Minotaur
- The princess giving Theseus thread to escape the labyrinth symbolized love and guidance
- When Theseus saw the princess, she fell in love with him
- A labyrinth is a maze
- The Minotaur caused fear, sadness, pain, and suffering in Athens
- The Minotaur represents chaos and fear in the story
- A white sail represented victory over the Minotaur
- The Minotaur died to save Athens from the tribute
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