| Life in Athens | Crete | Daedalus and Icarus |
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What was Daedalus known for?
His inventions
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What is the name of the highly respected king?
King Minos
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Why did King Minos imprison Daedalus and his son?
He was furious that Daedalus helped Theseus escape
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What was the name of Daedalus's nephew?
Talos
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What was king Minos's wife's name?
Pasiphae
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How did Daedalus and Icarus escape from the labyrinth?
Wings that Daedalus created.
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Why did Daedalus kill his nephew?
He was jealous of his talent
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Why did the king have Daedalus build the Labyrinth?
To keep the Minotaur hidden
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What are the wings made from?
The feathers of birds surrounding the labyrinth and wax.
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Why did he leave Athens?
He felt guilty for killing his nephew
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How many young men and women did the king send to the labyrinth to be sacrificed?
Seven young men and women
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What was the warning Daedalus gave to Icarus?
Don't fly too close to the sun the wax will melt.
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What god/Goddess respected Daedalus?
Athena
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Who killed the Minotaur?
Theseus
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What was the result of Icarus not listening to his father?
His death
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