Greek Mythology Quiz

What is mythology?

• Explanations for natural phenomena

• Religious beliefs of the ancient Greeks

• Ancient Greek culture

• Fictional stories about gods and characters

When did the period of ancient Greece end?

• 800 AD

• 146 BC

• 146 AD

• 800 BC

Who controlled the sun in ancient Greek mythology?

• Helios

• Zeus

• Poseidon

• Hades

Which Greek goddess was the patron of Athens?

• Hera

• Artemis

• Aphrodite

• Athena

What was Hades the god of?

• The ocean

• The underworld

• Love and beauty

• Wisdom and courage

What creature was Medusa?

• A griffin

• A gorgon

• A cyclops

• A centaur

What power did Hades have?

• Ability to throw lightning bolts

• Ability to make others fall in love

• Control over the ocean

• Invisibility

What creature was a combination of a lion and an eagle?

• Centaurs

• Cyclops

• Griffins

• Hydra

Who were Zeus's brothers?

• Hera and Artemis

• Athena and Aphrodite

• Poseidon and Athena

• Hades and Poseidon

What happened to anyone who looked into Medusa's eyes?

• They turned into stone

• They became invisible

• They could control the ocean

• They could throw lightning bolts