Mysterious Sphinx Quiz (1)

Question 1

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What mythical creature is the Sphinx often depicted as?

Lion with human head

Answer

Dragon with wings

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Mermaid with tail

Question 2

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In Greek mythology, who is the famous Sphinx known for terrorizing?

Oedipus

Hercules

Perseus

Answer

Athens, Greece

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Rome, Italy

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What has a head, a tail, but no body?

Answer

I speak without a mouth and hear without ears. I have no body, but I come alive with the wind. What am I?

Answer

Bringer of good luck

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Messenger of the gods

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Cassiopeia

Answer

The Triwizard Tournament

Answer

Missing ears

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Missing tail

Answer

Reepicheep

Question 3

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Where are the most famous Sphinx statues located?

Giza, Egypt

Question 4

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What is the Sphinx's riddle to travelers in Greek mythology?

What goes on four legs in the morning, two legs at noon, and three legs in the evening?

Question 5

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What is the role of the Sphinx in ancient Egyptian religion?

Guardian of tombs and temples

Question 6

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In popular culture, what is the name of the Sphinx in 'The Neverending Story'?

Morpheus

Mickey

Moria

Question 7

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What is the traditional color of the Sphinx?

Sandstone

Black

Limestone

Question 8

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What is the female Sphinx called in Greek mythology?

Olympia

Athena

Question 9

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In 'Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire', what does Harry face with riddles akin to a Sphinx?

A boggart

The Golden egg task

Question 10

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What architectural feature is the Sphinx known for?

Missing nose

Question 11

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What is the name of the Sphinx in 'The Chronicles of Narnia' series?

Aslan

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