Greek Mythology Quiz

What is mythology?

• Fictional stories about gods and characters to explain things

• Historical records of ancient events

• Scientific explanations of natural phenomena

• Biographies of famous people

When did the period of ancient Greece last until?

• 800 AD

• 146 BC

• 500 BC

• 200 AD

Who was the god of the underworld and Zeus's brother?

• Poseidon

• Athena

• Hades

• Apollo

What was Athena the goddess of?

• Love and beauty

• Wisdom and courage

• War and strategy

• Hunting and nature

What creature was Medusa?

• A three-headed dog

• A giant snake with nine heads

• A gorgon with snakes for hair

• A combination of a lion and an eagle

Who controlled the ocean and could cause earthquakes?

• Zeus

• Poseidon

• Hades

• Athena

What was the power of Hades?

• Super strength

• Mind control

• Teleportation

• Invisibility

What was the sun controlled by according to ancient Greeks?

• Hades

• Helios

• Zeus

• Athena

What was the goddess Aphrodite the goddess of?

• Love and beauty

• Wisdom and courage

• War and strategy

• Hunting and nature

What were the make-believe stories about gods and characters called?

• Folktales

• Fables

• Legends

• Myths