Greek Mythology Review

What was the first creation in the universe, from which all life was born?

• Chaos

• Love

• Darkness

• Light

According to a common greek creation myth, how did Earth come to be?

• The Big Bang Theory

• It just happened, it just appeared.

• Cronus created the Earth immediately after his birth.

• Prometheus molded the earth from mud and clay.

In addition to the Titans and the humongous beings with 50 heads and 100 hands, what early beings were born from Mother Earth and Father Heaven?

• The Furies

• The Cyclopses

• The Gods

• The Amazons

What aided Zeus in defeating the Titans?

• The Amazons and the Furies

• The Hecatonchires and The Cyclopses

• Rhea and Cronus

• His siblings

Who was the hero who killed Medusa?

• Zeus

• Achilles

• Perseus

• Hercules

Which Greek god provided Perseus with a mirrored shield, winged sandals, and a helmet of invisibility to aid him in slaying Medusa?

• Hera

• Zeus

• Hermes

• Athena

According to one version of the myth, why did Zeus create Pandora?

• He was upset at mankind for previously tricking him and wanted revenge

• He had a bet with Hermes that she would destroy the world with her curiosity

• He thought man needed company and a means to populate the Earth

• He thought womankind would overthrow mankind

What Persephone distracted on her walk by that allowed Hades to break out of the Underworld and kidnap her?

(a)  

• Narcissus Flower
• Oedipus Flower
• Beautiful Jewel
• Golden apple

What did Persephone do in the Underworld that meant she had to return, no matter what?

• She drank 4 glasses of wine

• She ate 4 pomegranate seeds

• She ate 4 golden apples

• She drank from the stream of the dead

What season is it when Persephone is in the Underworld?

• Autumn

• Winter

• Spring

• Summer