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Gems: Myths and Legends Trivia Quiz

Following is some useless trivia about gems and jewels.

A multiple-choice quiz by ravenskye. Estimated time: 6 mins.

Author
ravenskye

Time
6 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
30,202

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Difficult

Avg Score
5 / 10

Plays
3552

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 10

1. Which of the following stones has been attributed with the power to give 'complete acceptance of circumstances'? Hint

Agate

Amethyst

Amber

Aquamarine

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Question 2 of 10

2. What stone is actually a resin which often contains fossilized insects?

Answer: (Also a girl's name)

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Question 3 of 10

3. Which gemstone is reputed to cause and predict lightning and thunderstorms? Hint

Carnelian

Bloodstone

Azurite

Alexandrite

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Question 4 of 10

4. Which stone is also known as 'Bishop's Stone' because Catholic bishops still wear rings set with this gem? Hint

Alexandrite

Cat's Eye

Amethyst

Citrine

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Question 5 of 10

5. Which has traditionally been known as the 'Gem of Spring'?

Answer: (Popular with the Irish, too!)

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Question 6 of 10

6. Which stone is known of as the 'Stone of Heaven'? Hint

Jade

Hematite

Quartz

Garnet

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Question 7 of 10

7. In ancient times, which stone was used to guard against witches' spells and evil sorcery? Hint

Opal

Moonstone

Onyx

Lodestone

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Question 8 of 10

8. Which gem is known as 'The Gem of the Gods'? Hint

Opal

Peridot

Pearl

Ruby

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Question 9 of 10

9. Which stone is known as the 'Stone of Courage'?

Answer: (Also a girl's name in a Kenny Rogers song)

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Question 10 of 10

10. What stone is the birthstone of November?

Answer: (One Word)

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Which of the following stones has been attributed with the power to give 'complete acceptance of circumstances'?

Answer: Agate

Ancient mystics believed that agate's band-like patterns resembled the spiritual eye. Today, agate symbolizes the love of good and noble things.

2. What stone is actually a resin which often contains fossilized insects?

Answer: Amber

3. Which gemstone is reputed to cause and predict lightning and thunderstorms?

Answer: Bloodstone

Bloodstone is also called 'heliotrope.'

4. Which stone is also known as 'Bishop's Stone' because Catholic bishops still wear rings set with this gem?

Answer: Amethyst

According to legend, amethyst has many healing properties.

5. Which has traditionally been known as the 'Gem of Spring'?

Answer: Emerald

Emerald is supposedly the favorite stone of the Goddess Venus.

6. Which stone is known of as the 'Stone of Heaven'?

Answer: Jade

Jade was a Chinese imperial symbol.

7. In ancient times, which stone was used to guard against witches' spells and evil sorcery?

Answer: Onyx

Onyx was also reputed to drive away all undesirable thoughts and bad temper.

8. Which gem is known as 'The Gem of the Gods'?

Answer: Opal

Opal is said to aid psychic vision.

9. Which stone is known as the 'Stone of Courage'?

Answer: Ruby

10. What stone is the birthstone of November?

Answer: Topaz

Source: Author ravenskye

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