Pandora Flashcards
(20 cards)
What is Pandora’s box in Greek mythology?
A container that held all the evils of humanity.
True or False: Pandora was created by Zeus.
True
What was the name of the first woman created by the gods?
Pandora
Fill in the blank: Pandora opened the box out of _________.
curiosity
What did Pandora release when she opened the box?
All the evils of the world.
What was left inside the box after Pandora closed it?
Hope
Which god gave Pandora the box?
Zeus
Multiple choice: What is NOT one of the evils released from Pandora’s box? A) Greed B) Hope C) Envy D) Disease
B) Hope
What lesson is often derived from the story of Pandora’s box?
Curiosity can lead to unintended consequences.
True or False: Pandora was a mortal woman.
True
What did the gods give Pandora along with the box?
Gifts and beauty.
Fill in the blank: The box symbolizes ________ in human nature.
temptation
Who is often considered the ‘first woman’ in Greek mythology?
Pandora
What did Pandora represent in Greek mythology?
The complexities of human nature.
Multiple choice: Which of the following is a consequence of opening Pandora’s box? A) Eternal life B) Suffering C) Bliss D) Knowledge
B) Suffering
What was the reaction of Pandora after she opened the box?
She was horrified by what she had released.
What concept does ‘Pandora’s box’ metaphorically refer to in modern language?
The idea that a small action can lead to significant and unforeseen consequences.
True or False: Hope is considered an evil in the context of Pandora’s box.
False
What did the gods intend by creating Pandora?
To punish humanity.
Fill in the blank: The story of Pandora’s box is a cautionary tale about _________.
curiosity and consequences
