Greek Mythology: Origins Exam

Front

What is one of the strongest driving forces behind why we as humans ask so many questions?

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Human curiosity

Front

The earliest of the Greeks most likely worshipped this Earth Goddess.

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Gaea

Front

What name was given to the primordial god that represents the emptiness of the universe?

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Chaos

Front

Which one of the immortals listed below is NOT a child of Gaea? Options: Uranus, Hecatonchires, Cronus, Tartarus

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Tartarus

Front

Primordial gods are gods that existed . . .

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since the beginning of time.

Front

Which of the following most accurately explains the Prophecy of Generations that exists in Greek mythology?
Options:
Each of the gods and each mortal human must create many offspring to populate the world.
The younger generation will always gain control as the older generation is forced to step down from the position of power.
Uranus is blessed by Gaea and her power of fertility to produce generations after generations of childrens.
Uranus' decedents will eventually become Giants after generations.

Back

The younger generation will always gain control as the older generation is forced to step down from the position of power.

Front

Why did Uranus throw his children into Tartarus?

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He was afraid that his children would overthrow him and claim his power.

Front

How is Cronus able to take power away from his father?

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Because of a prophecy that governs the transfer of power from one god to another

Front

Cronus is the Titan of . . .

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Time & The Ages

Front

What did Cronus do to most of his children shortly after they are born?

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He swallows some of them whole.