2.17 Greek Mythology Review

Zeus is the son of--

• Uranus

• Prometheus

• Kronos

• Perseus

Answer explanation

Zeus is the son of Kronos, making Kronos the correct choice among the answer options.

Who won the Titanomachy?

• Titans

• Hecatoncheires

• Olympians

• Kronos

Answer explanation

The Olympians won the Titanomachy, not the Titans, Hecatoncheires, or Kronos.

Prometheus was--

• A god who stole fire from the gods to give to humans.

• A titan who stole fire from the gods to give to humans,

• A god who could turn things he touched into gold.

• A humans who could turn things he touched into gold.

Answer explanation

Prometheus was a titan who stole fire from the gods to give to humans, making the correct choice the one stating he was a titan, not a god.

Persephone is the daughter of Zeus and--

• Demeter

• Gaea

• Helena

• Athena

Answer explanation

Persephone is the daughter of Zeus and Demeter, making Demeter the correct choice.

The Greeks believed that from Chaos came--

• Zeus

• Gaea

• Rhea

• Kronos

Answer explanation

The correct choice is Gaea because the Greeks believed that from Chaos came Gaea, the Earth goddess.

What is one thing Uranus, Kronos, and Zeus have in common?

• They all defeated their fathers violently.

• They were all fated to be defeated by their sons.

• They all loathe the Titans.

• They all imprisoned the Cyclops.

Answer explanation

The correct choice is that they were all fated to be defeated by their sons, which is a common theme in Greek mythology involving Uranus, Kronos, and Zeus.

Which of the following were NOT the children of Gaea and Uranus?

• Titans

• Cyclops

• Hecatoncheires

• Olympians

Answer explanation

The correct choice is Olympians because they were not the children of Gaea and Uranus, unlike Titans, Cyclops, and Hecatoncheires.

Which of the following is an OPTIONAL step of the Hero's Journey and is not always present?

• Refusal of the Call

• Call to Adventure

• Crossing the Threshold

• Approaching the Innermost Cave

Answer explanation

The Refusal of the Call is an OPTIONAL step of the Hero's Journey that is not always present, unlike the other steps listed.

Hades married--

• Persephone, but they hated each other.

• Rhea, and they eventually fell in love.

• Persephone, and they eventually fell in love.

• Rhea, but they hated each other.

Answer explanation

Hades married Persephone, and they eventually fell in love, making the correct answer choice.

Which myth explains the seasons?

• Icarus

• Midas

• Persephone and Hades

• Perseus

Answer explanation

The myth of Persephone and Hades explains the seasons, where Persephone's time in the underworld with Hades is linked to the changing of the seasons on Earth.