Greek Mythology: Hercules

Which was not one of the 12 labors Hercules completed?

• Cleaning the king's stables

• Capturing man eating horses

• Stealing a golden apple

• Rescuing someone from the underworld

Why did Hercules kill his wife and kids?

• Zeus told him to

• He was mean

• So he could become a god

• Hera cursed him

How many labors did Hercules have to complete?

• 5

• 6

• 12

• 15

What goddess cursed Hercules and made his life difficult?

• Aphrodite

• Hera

• Athena

• Artemis

Hercules is the name the Romans gave to the hero. What did the Greeks call him?

• Zeus

• Heracles

• Poseidon

• Hades

What was the last of the 12 labors?

• Bring the guard dog Cerberus from the Underworld to the king

• Kill the Lion of Nemea

• Battle the titans

• Capture a magical deer and bring it back alive

King Eurytheus gave Hercules tasks that...

(pick 2)

• he knew he'd be able to do easily

• would test his strength and his mind

• would help the townspeople

• seemed impossible

Why did Hera hate Hercules?

• she was in love with him and he didn't love her back

• he was her disobedient and evil son

• he was a reminder of how Zeus was unfaithful to her

• he was better looking and more powerful

Why did Hercules complete the 12 labors?

• He wanted to become a god and live on Mount Olympus

• He was a good guy, just trying to help the king out

• He was the king's slave and had to do what he said

• He felt guilty for killing his wife and kids and was looking for relief