Greek Mythology Quiz

Where did the priests or priestesses speak on behalf of the gods or goddesses?

• Mount Olympus

• Rivers

• Shrines below temples

• Caves

What was the primary role of the goddess Athena in Greek mythology?

• Goddess of wisdom and warfare

• Goddess of love

• Goddess of the underworld

• Goddess of the harvest

Where were offerings typically left for the Greek gods?

• Inside homes

• In the ocean

• Outside temples

• In caves

What did the Greeks believe the gods were able to do?

• Lose their powers

• Get sick

• Die

• Live forever

Where did the top 12 Greek gods, known as the Olympians, live?

• Mount Everest

• Mount Kilimanjaro

• Mount Vesuvius

• Mount Olympus

Who spoke on behalf of the gods or goddesses at the oracles?

• Warriors

• Priests or priestesses

• Merchants

What was the primary role of the god Hermes in Greek mythology?

• God of war

• God of the sea

• God of commerce and messenger of the gods

• God of the underworld

What was the significance of Mount Olympus in Greek mythology?

• It was a place of worship

• It was the highest mountain in Greece

• It was a place of exile

• It was a place of trade

Which Greek goddess was known as the protector of marriage and family?

• Aphrodite

• Artemis

• Demeter

• Hera

Which Greek god was associated with the sun and light?

• Apollo

• Ares

• Hermes

• Dionysus