Greek and Roman Mythology Quiz

What are the 12 primary gods and goddesses in Greek mythology referred to as?

• The 12 Titans

• The 12 Olympians

• The 12 Fates

• The 12 Muses

What are the 12 major deities in Roman mythology rebranded as?

• Mars, Venus, Pluto, Mercury

• Jupiter, Neptune, Pluto, Mars

• Apollo, Hera, Athena, Dionysus

• Zeus, Poseidon, Ares, Hermes

Which literary poems by Homer feature the Greek gods?

• The Aeneid and The Iliad

• The Iliad and The Odyssey

• The Epic of Gilgamesh and The Odyssey

• The Aeneid and The Odyssey

What is the name of the king of all gods in Greek mythology?

• Zeus

• Hera

• Ares

• Apollo

What is the name of the king of all gods in Roman mythology?

• Jupiter

• Zeus

• Ares

• Apollo

Which culture believed in an afterlife and did not stress the achievements of mortal heroes on Earth?

• Greek

• Both Greek and Roman

• Neither Greek nor Roman

• Roman

What was more significant to the Romans in their mythology?

• Beauty over strength

• Poetry over warfare

• Words over deeds

• Deeds over words

How did the Romans conduct their worship compared to the Greeks?

• More ritualistically

• Less ceremonially

• More poetically

• Less religiously

What did the Greeks value more in their mythology?

• Words over actions

• Actions over words

• Deeds over poetry

• Beauty over strength

How did the Greeks perceive mortals in their mythology?

• As out of the world beings

• As potential gods

• As inferior to the deities

• As equals to the gods