Folklore of the Northern Lights - Quiz
- 1. What are the Northern Lights commonly known as?
A) Polar Lights
B) Sky Dancers
C) Northern Winds
D) Aurora Borealis
- 2. Which Native American tribe believed the Northern Lights were the spirits of their ancestors?
A) Apache
B) Navajo
C) Sioux
D) Inuit
- 3. In Norse mythology, what did the Northern Lights represent?
A) Odin's Shield
B) Yggdrasil
C) Valkyries
D) Frost Giants
- 4. What animals are associated with the Northern Lights in Sámi folklore?
A) Reindeer
B) Foxes
C) Wolves
D) Bears
- 5. Which of the following is a common emotion associated with witnessing the Northern Lights?
A) Awe
B) Anger
C) Indifference
D) Sadness
- 6. What phenomenon did people in ancient times sometimes mistake the Northern Lights for?
A) Volcanic eruptions
B) Comets
C) Fire in the sky
D) Shooting stars
- 7. Which Scandinavian country has a folklore character who dances under the Northern Lights?
A) Finland
B) Iceland
C) Norway
D) Sweden
- 8. In which of these regions are the Northern Lights primarily visible?
A) Desert
B) Tropical
C) Arctic
D) Temperate
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