- 1. Mythology is a collection of myths or stories that belong to a particular cultural tradition or group of people. These myths often explain the origins of the world, natural phenomena, the customs and traditions of a society, and the deeds of gods, goddesses, heroes, and other supernatural beings. Through mythology, people seek to understand and make sense of the world around them, as well as their place within it. These stories are passed down through generations and play a significant role in shaping beliefs, values, and cultural practices.
Who is the king of the Greek gods?
A) Zeus
B) Hades
C) Ares
D) Poseidon
- 2. Which Greek hero is known for slaying the Minotaur?
A) Heracles
B) Perseus
C) Theseus
D) Achilles
- 3. What creature is part lion, part goat, and part serpent in Greek mythology?
A) Harpies
B) Chimera
C) Sphinx
D) Cerberus
- 4. Who is the Norse god of thunder?
A) Loki
B) Odin
C) Freya
D) Thor
- 5. What mythological creature has the head of a human and body of a lion?
A) Centaur
B) Minotaur
C) Griffin
D) Sphinx
- 6. Which Greek goddess is associated with wisdom and warfare?
A) Hera
B) Athena
C) Aphrodite
D) Artemis
- 7. Who is the ruler of the Underworld in Greek mythology?
A) Hades
B) Apollo
C) Poseidon
D) Zeus
- 8. What is the name of the Greek goddess of the hunt?
A) Demeter
B) Athena
C) Hera
D) Artemis
- 9. Who is the messenger of the gods in Greek mythology?
A) Apollo
B) Hermes
C) Ares
D) Dionysus
- 10. What is the name of the weapon wielded by the Greek god Zeus?
A) Bow and Arrow
B) Trident
C) Sword
D) Thunderbolt
- 11. Who is the Norse god associated with poetry and wisdom?
A) Thor
B) Loki
C) Freya
D) Odin
- 12. What creature in Greek mythology has the upper body of a human and the lower body of a horse?
A) Minotaur
B) Satyr
C) Cyclops
D) Centaur
- 13. Which Greek hero famously fought and defeated the Gorgon, Medusa?
A) Heracles
B) Theseus
C) Jason
D) Perseus
- 14. What name is given to the mythical sword that King Arthur pulled from the stone?
A) Merlin
B) Caliburn
C) Avalon
D) Excalibur
- 15. Who is the ruler of the sea in Greek mythology?
A) Poseidon
B) Apollo
C) Zeus
D) Hades
- 16. What is the name of the three-headed dog that guards the entrance to the Underworld in Greek mythology?
A) Cerberus
B) Hydra
C) Chimera
D) Medusa
- 17. Who is the wife of Zeus in Greek mythology?
A) Artemis
B) Athena
C) Persephone
D) Hera
- 18. What is the name of the knight who seeks the Holy Grail in Arthurian legend?
A) Percival
B) Gawain
C) Lancelot
D) Galahad
- 19. Which Greek hero is known for his invulnerability except for his heel?
A) Theseus
B) Achilles
C) Heracles
D) Perseus
- 20. What is the name of the Greek goddess of harvest and fertility?
A) Hestia
B) Demeter
C) Athena
D) Artemis
- 21. Who is the Greek god of the sun, light, music, and healing?
A) Dionysus
B) Apollo
C) Ares
D) Hermes
- 22. What creature in Norse mythology is a giant wolf?
A) Sleipnir
B) Jormungandr
C) Hel
D) Fenrir
- 23. Who is the Roman counterpart of the Greek god Zeus?
A) Mars
B) Pluto
C) Neptune
D) Jupiter
- 24. What is the name of the dragon that Beowulf fights in the epic poem Beowulf?
A) Smaug
B) Grendel
C) Fafnir
D) Nidhogg
- 25. Which figure in Egyptian mythology is depicted as a human with the head of a jackal?
A) Ra
B) Osiris
C) Anubis
D) Isis
- 26. Who is the goddess of love and beauty in Roman mythology?
A) Diana
B) Minerva
C) Venus
D) Ceres
- 27. Who is the trickster god in Norse mythology?
A) Odin
B) Freyja
C) Thor
D) Loki
- 28. What is the name of the primordial Greek goddess of the Earth?
A) Gaia
B) Erebus
C) Nyx
D) Hemera
- 29. Who is the ancient Egyptian god of the afterlife?
A) Thoth
B) Set
C) Horus
D) Osiris
- 30. Which goddess in Roman mythology is the counterpart of the Greek goddess Artemis?
A) Juno
B) Diana
C) Vesta
D) Ceres
- 31. Who is the monkey king character in Chinese mythology known for his mischievous antics?
A) Sun Wukong
B) Nezha
C) Yuchi Jingde
D) Jiang Ziya
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