Greek Mythology Quiz

Which of the following is NOT a main reason myths were an important part of everyday life in ancient Greece?

• They gave them something to do.

• They explained religious rituals.

• They explained the weather.

• They gave meaning to the world.

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Who was the first to write down the original story of Greek mythology, and when was this done?

• Hesiod, 400 BC

• Hesiod, 700 BC

• Theogony, 400 BC

• Theogony, 700 BC

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Why were the deities who lived on Olympus important?

• They looked like men and women.

• They could change themselves.

• They ruled every aspect of life.

• They were vulnerable to mistakes.

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God of wine, pleasure, and festivity.

• Zeus
• Dionysus
• Athena
• Hades

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God of love and minion to Aphrodite.

• Eros
• Poseidon
• Hades
• Zeus

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Goddess of hunting, animals, and childbirth.

• Artemis
• Aphrodite
• Hera
• Athena

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God of the forge, known as Vulcan in Roman mythology. Married to Aphrodite.

• Zeus
• Poseidon
• Ares
• Hephaestus

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A nosy, fun celebration

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She was the queen of the gods and goddess of marriage and family.

• Zeus
• Athena
• Hades
• Hera

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to make something (a tool or weapon) by heating and hammering metal

• cooking
• sewing
• forging
• baking

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