Greek Mythology Quiz

Why did the Ancient Greeks create myths?

• They enjoyed telling stories.

• To explain natural events.

• To explain historical events.

• All of the above.

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Who are the parents of the Olympians?

• Kronos and Rhea

• Zeus and Hera

• Apollo and Artemis

• They don't have parents

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What did Kronos do to his father?

• He sliced him into pieces

• He made him the king

• He ate him for breakfast

• He gave him the sun as a gift

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What happened to Zeus' siblings?

• They were eaten by Kronos.

• They were eaten by Rhea.

• They were eaten by Zeus.

• They were not eaten and grew up normally.

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How did Rhea trick Kronos?

• She gave him a rock to eat instead of baby Zeus

• She poisoned him and made him throw up the babies he ate.

• She wasn't smart enough to trick him.

• She had babies with a different god.

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Who is the king of the Olympian gods?

• Zeus

• Poseidon

• Hades

• Apollo

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Who is the goddess of love and romance?

• Aphrodite

• Demeter

• Artemis

• Hera

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Who is the god of the sea?

• Zeus

• Poseidon

• Hades

• Apollo

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Who is the messenger of the gods?

• Hermes

• Dionysus

• Athena

• Hephaestus

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Which goddess is associated with wisdom and warfare?

• Athena

• Demeter

• Artemis

• Hera

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