What do you call A) a false story explaining nature, versus B) an exaggerated story based on history?
A) a myth and B) a legend
In the Japanese nature myth, what did the naughty third child create when sent to sea?
Storms
Where does the word ABOUT go in this sentence?: 'what were the myths?' A) At the beginning B) At the end
B (The correct question is: 'What were the myths about?')
What is the name of a person who goes on a journey for spiritual or religious reasons?
A pilgrim
According to the text about Sherwood Forest, how old is the ancient tree called the Major Oak?
Between 800 and 1,000 years old
Complete the sentence: 'Glastonbury Abbey _____ the final resting place of King Arthur.' A) is said to be B) says it is C) the story goes
A (is said to be)
Name three types of transport from the explorer list that do NOT have an engine.
Skis, sledge, kayak, camel, donkey, or horse
How did teenage explorer Jade Hameister prepare for her Arctic trip while at home in Australia?
By pulling heavy car tyres along the beach
Choose the correct forms: 'While Jade _____ to the South Pole, some people _____ negative comments.' A) skied/were making B) was skiing/made C) had skied/made
B (was skiing / made)
Why was the famous Moroccan explorer Ibn Battuta nearly killed right after he left India?
A group of thieves attacked him
What terrible disease caused by a lack of vitamin C killed around 50% of early sailors? A) Rickets B) Scurvy
Scurvy
Fill in the gaps: 'The moon is _____ far to travel every week, but looking at it is _____ a beautiful sight!'
too / such
What word describes song words, and what is it when a musician records an older song?
Lyrics and a cover version
Choose the correct option: 'Ethan Edwards _____ his voice for years, and he _____ on TV last year.' A) trained/has appeared B) has trained/appeared
B (has trained / appeared)
How old was Ariana Grande when she started her youth singing group 'Kids Who Care'?
Ten years old
Complete the sentence: 'The project has run _____ 2017, connecting people _____ almost a decade!'
since / for
