Episode 5: Medusa. Clash of the Gods. Video Guide. made by: Education is Powerful. grades 8-12 Q&A Video Guide. Quiz: Multple Choice & T/F Notes Sheet

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1 Clash of the Gods Video Guide grades 8-12 Q&A Video Guide Quiz: Multple Choice & T/F Notes Sheet Answer Keys Included made by: Education is Powerful

2 Thanks: Thank you for downloading this product. I have use the Clash of the Gods series in my classes. Students love the videos and are engaged in the curriculum. Video: This video study guide is designed to correspond with the History Channel s Clash of the Gods Season 1 DVD s, which includes 10 episodes with 470 minutes of video. You can also find all of the episodes on Youtube. Included: Short answer questions that follow along with the video. These are in chronological order with the video. You may add to or delete questions as desired/needed. Guided notes. These notes, give students guiding questions or topics that they take notes on while watching the video. This allows for students to practice note taking by identifying and choosing important ideas and allows for student interest. I will also allow students to use these notes to help them on the quiz. This encourages students to take better notes so that they may do better on the quiz. Multiple Choice and True/False quizzes to be used after showing the video. These have been designed to be copied as a class set with a separate page for an answer key in order to save paper. Or you may print/copy the quizzes as is. Or your may use a Scantron scoring sheet with these quizzes for ease in grading. Answer keys for study guide and quizzes. Instructions: These videos can be used to introduce or extend student learning about Mythology. The History Channel examines the historical aspects of the myths that may be based in truth and history. They retell the myths in detail with interesting visuals that keep student interest. The videos are great to leave with substitutes because they are of high interest and educationally sound. Time Needed: Each episode is about 45 minutes in length. Plus time to complete study guide, notes, or quizzes. You may also want time to grade / discuss after the video. Approximately minutes. Terms of Use: Copyright Education is Powerful. All rights reserved by author. This product is to be used by the original downloader only. Copying for more than one teacher, classroom, department, school, or school system is prohibited. This product may not be distributed or displayed digitally for public view. Failure to comply is a copyright infringement and a violation of the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA). Clipart and elements found in this PDF are copyrighted and cannot be extracted and used outside of this file without permission or license. Intended for classroom and personal use ONLY.

3 Clash of the Gods Video Guide

4 Name: Clash of the Gods Video Study Guide Directions: While watching the video, answer the following questions. 1. What does Medusa's gaze do to you? 2. What physical features does Medusa have? 3. According to the experts, men in particular are afraid of the Medusa myth because it symbolizes the all-powerful. 4. What did Medusa used to look like? 5. Why can't Medusa get married? 6. Medusa is known as a symbol of evil, but starts out as a symbol of. 7. Parthenon in Greek means what? 8. Who wants Medusa for himself? 9. Because Medusa was a rape victim, what immediate consequences did it have on her life? 10. Why is Athena angry at Medusa and not Poseidon? 11. This reflects that in Greek society women were seen as. 12. What is Athena's punishment for Medusa? 13. What is the most gut wrenching aspect of Medusa's curse? Why is this so awful for Medusa? 14. Medusa is a type of monster called a which comes from the Greek word that means. 15. Gorgons represent the physical embodiment of. 16. What aspects of Medusa are inspired by a dead body?

5 17. Why do people try to get the head of Medusa? 18. What is the prophesy given to King Acrisius? 19. How does Acrisius try to save himself? 20.Who is the father of Perseus? 21. What inspired Zeus' shower of gold from the myth? 22.If you are born both divine and mortal, then you are known as a. 23.Why would the Greeks create the idea of a demigod? 24.How does King Acrisius try to kill Danae and Perseus? 25. In Greek Medusa has a positive meaning; what does Medusa mean? 26.Which great warrior had the image of Medusa on his armor? 27. Why does Perseus decide to go after the head of Medusa? 28.What is the ancient city that Perseus supposedly settled? 29.How is Perseus given supernatural aid on his quest? 30.How does Perseus find the Stygian Nymphs? 31. What role do constellations play with the myths? 32.How does the Perseus constellation tell the story of the Grey Sisters? 33. What do the Stygian Nymphs give Perseus to help him? 34.Why does Perseus approach Medusa backwards? 35. Perseus kill Medusa with his eyes. 36.As Perseus flies home, drops of blood from Medusa s head produces what? 37. What does Perseus do with the head of Medusa? 38.Why is Perseus relatable to us? 39.Who does Perseus give Medusa s head to? 40.What does this goddess do with Medusa s head?

6 Name: Clash of the Gods Guided Notes Directions: While watching the video, take notes in the following areas. Give specific examples from the video and fill the entire square. Describe in detail what Medusa looks like. Retell the story of why Medusa was cursed by Athena. What are the most terrible aspects of Medusa s curse? Give the details surrounding the birth of Perseus.

7 In what ways was Medusa s name or image used for good? Who gives Perseus gifts and what are these gifts? According to Astronomy, how is the Perseus and Grey Sisters story told in the stars? How is Perseus able to defeat Medusa?

8 Name: Clash of the Gods Video Quiz Directions: Choose the best answer. True / False: 1. Medusa s gaze will kill you due to petrification. 2. Medusa has always been hideous. 3. Medusa is originally a symbol for purity. 4. Because Medusa was raped, she was no longer able to be a Priestess to Athena. 5. Gorgons represent the physical embodiment of death. 6. Medusa s name originally had a positive meaning. 7. Alexander the Great had the image of Medusa on his armor. 8. Medusa s bleeding head creates poisonous spiders as blood falls to the earth. 9. Perseus kills Medusa with his eyes closed. 10. The head of Medusa was lost in the ocean. Multiple Choice: 11. Men in particular were afraid of Medusa because she symbolized a. no escape from death. b. a monster no one could defeat. c. an all powerful woman. d. an unattainable prize. 12. Which of the following are not descriptions of what Medusa looked like? a. Boar s tusks b. Tongue that sticks out c. Snakes for hair d. Claw-like finger nails 13. Which God rapes Medusa? a. Zeus b. Hades c. Poseidon d. Apollo

9 14. According to the video, why is Medusa punished and not the god who raped her? a. Athena s temple was desecrated b. Athena sided with the male gods because it was expected of them c. Women were always punished d. Medusa was a priestess of Athena 15. Who is the father of Perseus? a. Zeus b. Hades c. Poseidon d. Apollo 16. How does King Acrisius try to kill Danae and Perseus? a. Locks them in a tower b. He can t kill them, so he sends them into exile c. Throws them out to sea d. They escape before he has the chance to try to kill them 17. Perseus decides to kill Medusa because a. He wants to become a true hero. b. He needs to save his mother from marrying the king. c. He wants to get a gift for the King that no one else can. d. He was asked to by Zeus. 18. Perseus is given the Sword of Zeus by a. Zeus b. Hermes c. Stygian Nymphs d. Athena 19. Who does Perseus give Medusa s head to when he is done? a. Zeus b. Athena c. he loses it d. he keeps it for himself 20. After defeating Medusa, Perseus does all of the following except a. Defeat the Kraken b. Rescue his mother c. Turn the King into stone d. Kill King Acrisius

10 Name: Date: Period: Clash of the Gods Video Quiz Student Answer Sheet Name: Date: Period: Clash of the Gods Video Quiz Student Answer Sheet

11 Answer Keys Clash of the Gods Video Study Guide 1. What does Medusa's gaze do to you? Petrify you from the inside out 2. What physical features does Medusa have? Boar's tusks, snakes for hair, bearded, grimacing, tongue out 3. According to the experts, men in particular are afraid of the Medusa myth because it symbolizes the all-powerful. Woman 4. What did Medusa used to look like? Beautiful woman, long hair 5. Why can't Medusa get married? She is a priestess of Athena and took a vow of chastity 6. Medusa is known as a symbol of evil, but starts out as a symbol of. Purity 7. Parthenon in Greek means what? The Place of the Virgin 8. Who wants Medusa for himself? Poseidon 9. Because Medusa was a rape victim, what immediate consequences did it have on her life? She isn't eligible for ordinary marriage and she cannot be a priestess for Athena anymore 10. Why is Athena angry at Medusa and not Poseidon? It is expected of Poseidon as a male, Athena sides with the men 11. This reflects that in Greek society women were seen as. Property 12. What is Athena's punishment for Medusa? Turned into a monster - skin withers, hair turns to snakes 13. What is the most gut wrenching aspect of Medusa's curse? Why is this so awful for Medusa? She turns anyone to stone who looks at her. She is forced to be alone forever. 14. Medusa is a type of monster called a which comes from the Greek word that means. Gorgon, Terrible 15. Gorgons represent the physical embodiment of. Death 16. What aspects of Medusa are inspired by a dead body? bloating, wide eyes, tongue protruding, skin shrinks 17. Why do people try to get the head of Medusa? Her head will still petrify people. 18. What is the prophesy given to King Acrisius? The son of his daughter will kill him 19. How does Acrisius try to save himself? He locks his daughter Danae in a tower. 20.Who is the father of Perseus? Zeus 21. What inspired Zeus' shower of gold from the myth? The Perseus Meteorite shower. 22.If you are born both divine and mortal, then you are known as a. Demigod 23.Why would the Greeks create the idea of a demigod? To connect themselves with the gods 24.How does King Acrisius try to kill Danae and Perseus? He puts them into a boat and throws them into the sea. 25. In Greek Medusa has a positive meaning; what does Medusa mean? Guardian

12 26.Which great warrior had the image of Medusa on his armor? Alexander the Great 27. Why does Perseus decide to go after the head of Medusa? He needs a gift for the king. 28.What is the ancient city that Perseus supposedly settled? Mycenae 29.How is Perseus given supernatural aid on his quest? Hermes gives Perseus winged sandals. 30.How does Perseus find the Stygian Nymphs? He is told by the Grey Sisters / Fates after he steals their eye. 31. What role do constellations play with the myths? They tell the stories of the myths 32.How does the Perseus constellation tell the story of the Grey Sisters? One star fades in and out - shows the Grey Sisters losing their sight when Perseus steals the eye. 33. What do the Stygian Nymphs give Perseus to help him? Sword of Zeus, Shield of Athena, Helmet of Hades 34.Why does Perseus approach Medusa backwards? So he can see her reflection in his shield. 35. Perseus kill Medusa with his eyes. Closed 36.As Perseus flies home, drops of blood from Medusa s head produces what? Poisonous snakes in North Africa 37. What does Perseus do with the head of Medusa? He uses it to turn the king to stone, along with King Acrisius 38.Why is Perseus relatable to us? He becomes powerful and grows. 39.Who does Perseus give Medusa s head to? Athena 40.What does this goddess do with Medusa s head? Puts it on her breastplate Clash of the Gods Guided Notes Answers will vary by student. I grade based on completion and logical notes included. Often, I will let students use these notes to help them with the quiz; therefore, the better notes they take, the better they will do on the quiz. Clash of the Gods Video Quiz 1. True 2. False 3. True 4. True 5. True 6. True 7. True 8. False 9. True

13 10. False 11. C 12. D 13. C 14. B 15. A 16. C 17. C 18. C 19. B 20.A