About this Study Set
This study set covers Folklore & Legends through
15 practice questions.
A collection of factual questions covering global folklore, mythology, and legendary figures. Every question includes the correct answer so you can learn as you go — pick any format above to get started.
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Folklore & Legends Knowledge study set below.
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1
Which legendary king is associated with the Knights of the Round Table and the sword Excalibur?
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A
King Arthur
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B
King Charlemagne
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C
King Alfred the Great
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D
King Richard the Lionheart
2
In Greek mythology, who was the hero who performed twelve labors, including slaying the Nemean Lion?
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A
Perseus
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B
Hercules
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C
Theseus
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D
Jason
3
Which mythical creature is said to have the head of a woman and the body of a lion, known for posing riddles?
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A
Harpy
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B
Siren
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C
Sphinx
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D
Medusa
4
What is the name of the legendary Scottish lake monster often referred to as 'Nessie'?
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A
The Kraken
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B
The Loch Ness Monster
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C
The Leviathan
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D
The Bunyip
5
In Norse mythology, which god of thunder possesses the hammer Mjolnir?
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A
Odin
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B
Loki
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C
Freyr
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D
Thor
6
Which legendary figure is said to have stolen from the rich to give to the poor in Sherwood Forest?
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A
King John
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B
Robin Hood
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C
Guy of Gisborne
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D
Friar Tuck
7
In Japanese folklore, what is the name of the supernatural, multi-tailed fox spirit?
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A
Kappa
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B
Tengu
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C
Kitsune
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D
Oni
8
Which legendary city is said to have been a highly advanced civilization that sank into the Atlantic Ocean?
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A
El Dorado
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B
Atlantis
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C
Shangri-La
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D
Avalon
9
What legendary bird is said to be reborn from its own ashes?
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A
Roc
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B
Griffin
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C
Phoenix
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D
Thunderbird
10
In Irish folklore, what type of creature is typically portrayed as a solitary fairy who hides a pot of gold at the end of a rainbow?
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A
Leprechaun
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B
Banshee
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C
Selkie
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D
Pooka
11
Which legendary figure was the queen of the Iceni tribe who led an uprising against the Roman Empire?
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A
Boudica
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B
Cleopatra
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C
Zenobia
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D
Agrippina
12
In Slavic folklore, what is the name of the witch who lives in a hut that stands on giant chicken legs?
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A
Vasilisa
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B
Baba Yaga
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C
Rusalka
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D
Morana
13
What is the name of the mythical horse in Greek mythology that had wings?
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A
Chiron
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B
Pegasus
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C
Centaur
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D
Satyrs
14
In the legend of the Headless Horseman, which town is the setting for the story by Washington Irving?
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A
Salem
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B
Sleepy Hollow
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C
Gettysburg
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D
Williamsburg
15
According to Arthurian legend, which wizard served as a mentor to King Arthur?
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A
Merlin
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B
Gandalf
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C
Prospero
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D
Dumbledore
