The Myth of Midas

Description: Test your knowledge about the mythical story of King Midas and his golden touch.
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Who was the king of Phrygia who was granted the golden touch by Dionysus?

  1. King Croesus

  2. King Midas

  3. King Agamemnon

  4. King Odysseus


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

King Midas was the ruler of Phrygia who was granted the golden touch by Dionysus as a reward for his hospitality.

What was the name of the satyr who was captured by King Midas's servants?

  1. Silenus

  2. Pan

  3. Dionysus

  4. Apollo


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Silenus, a satyr and companion of Dionysus, was captured by King Midas's servants while he was drunk and wandering in the woods.

How did King Midas accidentally turn his daughter into gold?

  1. By touching her with his golden hands

  2. By wishing for her to be made of gold

  3. By giving her a golden apple

  4. By cursing her in anger


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

King Midas accidentally turned his daughter, Marigold, into gold when he embraced her after receiving the golden touch from Dionysus.

What did King Midas do to get rid of the golden touch?

  1. He washed his hands in the River Pactolus

  2. He prayed to Dionysus for forgiveness

  3. He sacrificed a golden bull to Apollo

  4. He consulted the oracle at Delphi


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

King Midas was able to get rid of the golden touch by washing his hands in the River Pactolus, which was blessed by Dionysus.

What happened to the River Pactolus after King Midas washed his hands in it?

  1. It turned into gold

  2. It dried up

  3. It became poisonous

  4. It gained healing properties


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

As a result of King Midas washing his hands in the River Pactolus, the river's sands turned into gold.

What was the name of King Midas's barber who discovered his secret?

  1. Silenus

  2. Bacchus

  3. Marigold

  4. Tmolus


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

King Midas's barber, Tmolus, discovered the secret of the golden touch when he noticed that the king's hair turned into gold as he cut it.

How did Tmolus reveal King Midas's secret to the world?

  1. He whispered it to the wind

  2. He wrote it on a piece of paper

  3. He told it to his wife

  4. He shouted it from a mountaintop


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Tmolus revealed King Midas's secret by whispering it to the wind, which carried the message far and wide.

What was the punishment given to King Midas by Apollo for his arrogance?

  1. He was turned into a donkey

  2. He was exiled from his kingdom

  3. He lost his wealth and power

  4. He was struck by lightning


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

As punishment for his arrogance and disrespect towards Apollo, King Midas was transformed into a donkey by the god.

How did King Midas regain his human form?

  1. He prayed to Apollo for forgiveness

  2. He sacrificed a golden bull to Dionysus

  3. He washed his hands in the River Pactolus again

  4. He consulted the oracle at Delphi


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

King Midas was able to regain his human form by sincerely apologizing to Apollo and begging for his forgiveness.

What moral lesson can be learned from the story of King Midas?

  1. Greed and arrogance lead to downfall

  2. Material wealth is not true happiness

  3. It is important to be content with what you have

  4. All that glitters is not gold


Correct Option:
Explanation:

The story of King Midas teaches multiple moral lessons, including the dangers of greed, arrogance, and the importance of contentment.

In which country is the story of King Midas believed to have originated?

  1. Greece

  2. Rome

  3. Egypt

  4. Persia


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The story of King Midas is a part of Greek mythology and is believed to have originated in ancient Greece.

What is the name of the river where King Midas washed his hands to get rid of the golden touch?

  1. River Styx

  2. River Pactolus

  3. River Lethe

  4. River Acheron


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

King Midas washed his hands in the River Pactolus to get rid of the golden touch.

What was the name of King Midas's daughter who was accidentally turned into gold?

  1. Marigold

  2. Rose

  3. Lily

  4. Daisy


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

King Midas's daughter, Marigold, was accidentally turned into gold when he embraced her after receiving the golden touch.

What did King Midas offer to Dionysus in exchange for the golden touch?

  1. His kingdom

  2. His wealth

  3. His daughter

  4. His hospitality


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

King Midas offered Dionysus his hospitality in exchange for the golden touch.

What was the name of the god who granted King Midas the golden touch?

  1. Zeus

  2. Apollo

  3. Dionysus

  4. Hades


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Dionysus, the god of wine and revelry, granted King Midas the golden touch.

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