CCC - Classics - Y9 - The Gods (Up to L7)

Who is the king of the gods?

• Zeus

• Poseidon

• Hades

• Demeter

Answer explanation

Zeus is also the god of thunder - you can identify him by his lightning bolt!

What was Zeus' other main responsibility?

• Food and drink

• Education

• Hospitality and guests

• Shopping

Answer explanation

The Greek word for hospitality is "xenia" (pronounced "zenia").

It is related to the word for guest, which is the same as the word for stranger = "xenos." From this word we get the word xenophobia.

Who is the god of the sea?

• Zeus

• Poseidon

• Hades

• Osiris

Answer explanation

Poseidon was also the lord of horses - you can identify him by his trident, the three-pronged spear!

Who was Zeus' father?

• Oranos

• Rhea

• Kronos

• Gaia

Answer explanation

Zeus' mother, Rhea, hid him so that Kronos would not eat him. He later poisoned Kronos, who was sick and all his other children were thrown up!

Who was the queen of the gods?

• Athena

• Hera

• Aphrodite

• Demter

Answer explanation

Hera was Zeus' sister and also his wife - they did things differently among the Greek gods!

Hera is known to have been...

• Kind

• Vengeful

• Silent

• Forgetful

Answer explanation

Many Greek myths involve Hera planning revenge against her husband Zeus, to punish him for his many affairs.

What sort of people would worship Poseidon? (Click all that apply!)

• Fishermen

• Sailors

• Horse riders

• Blacksmiths

Answer explanation

Maritime (sea) trade was very important to ancient Greeks, so Poseidon was an important god.

Who was the goddess of the harvest and nature?

• Hera

• Athena

• Aphrodite

• Demeter

Answer explanation

Harvest means when farmers gather in their crops, and this was hugely important. Without crops, there would be no food.

Who was Demeter's daughter, Persephone, married to?

• Zeus

• Theseus

• Hades

• Perseus

Answer explanation

Persephone had to remain in the underworld because she ate six pomegranate seeds.

What was the name of the ferryman who took the dead across the river Styx to the underworld?

• Charon

• Charis

• Charlie

• Charlton

Answer explanation

Ancient Greeks buried their dead with coins in their eyes to pay the ferryman.