About this Study Set
This study set covers History And Folklore through
18 practice questions.
A gentle introduction to historical symbols, folklore, and the study of ancient meanings. Every question includes the correct answer so you can learn as you go — pick any format above to get started.
Questions & Answers
Browse all 18 questions from the
Mysteries of History and Symbols study set below.
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1
What is the name of the ancient shape that has five points and is often used as a symbol?
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A
Square
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B
Pentagram
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C
Circle
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D
Triangle
2
Which mythical creature from folklore is described as a horse with a single horn on its head?
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A
Dragon
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B
Griffin
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C
Unicorn
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D
Phoenix
3
What is the term for a story that is passed down through generations that often explains nature or history?
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A
Folklore
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B
Mathematics
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C
Chemistry
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D
Engineering
4
In ancient times, what did people use to study the patterns of stars in the night sky?
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A
Calculators
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B
Astronomy
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C
Microwaves
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D
Toasters
5
Which famous ancient monument in England is made of large standing stones arranged in a circle?
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A
The Eiffel Tower
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B
The Colosseum
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C
Stonehenge
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D
The Great Wall
6
What do we call a symbol that represents a word or an idea, often used in ancient writing like hieroglyphs?
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A
Picture
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B
Scribble
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C
Icon
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D
Alphabet
7
Which bird in stories is said to be born again from its own ashes?
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A
Sparrow
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B
Phoenix
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C
Pigeon
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D
Penguin
8
What do we call the study of the moon and sun's movement through the sky?
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A
Celestial mechanics
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B
Cooking
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C
Gardening
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D
Painting
9
Which precious stone is often associated with the colour green and ancient jewellery?
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A
Diamond
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B
Emerald
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C
Coal
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D
Sand
10
What tool did ancient sailors use to find their way across the ocean by looking at the stars?
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A
Compass
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B
Magnifying glass
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C
Spoon
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D
Hammer
11
What is a 'talisman' traditionally thought to be?
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A
A type of fruit
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B
An object believed to bring good luck
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C
A musical instrument
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D
A type of shoe
12
Which ancient civilization built the famous pyramids?
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A
The Vikings
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B
The Egyptians
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C
The Romans
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D
The Greeks
13
What is the name for the study of how numbers might relate to the world?
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A
Numerology
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B
Running
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C
Sleeping
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D
Eating
14
Which mythical water creature is half-human and half-fish?
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A
Mermaid
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B
Frog
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C
Bear
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D
Eagle
15
What do we call a circle drawn on the ground that is sometimes used in traditional stories to mark a space?
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A
Square
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B
Magic circle
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C
Triangle
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D
Rectangle
16
What ancient material was often used by scribes to write documents before paper was common?
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A
Plastic
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B
Papyrus
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C
Metal
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D
Glass
17
What is the name of the bright light that sometimes appears in the sky near the North and South Poles?
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A
Aurora
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B
Streetlight
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C
Flashlight
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D
Candle
18
What do we call a person who is an expert in ancient symbols and old writing?
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A
Chef
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B
Archaeologist
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C
Doctor
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D
Pilot
