Ancient Greek Mythology Quiz

Which epic poem by Homer describes the journey of its protagonist after the fall of Troy, and is often synonymous with long, adventurous journeys?

• The Iliad

• The Aeneid

• The Odyssey

• Beowulf

Which figure is known in ancient Greek mythology as "king of the gods"?

• Apollo

• Hermes

• Poseidon

• Zeus

The story of the Trojan horse recorded in the Iliad is about an ancient Greek

• artistic achievement

• religious celebration

• public monument

• military siege

What was the primary cause of the long-lasting conflict known as the Peloponnesian War?

• Religious differences between city-states

• Economic sanctions imposed by Athens on Sparta

• Political and military rivalry between Athens and Sparta

• The assassination of a prominent leader

According to the images, which type of columns were used in ancient Greece?

• Corinthian, Ionic, and Doric

• Tuscan, Composite, and Doric

• Ionic, Tuscan, and Corinthian

• Doric, Composite, and Ionic

What do the pictures give the MOST information about regarding ancient Greek achievements?

• Architecture

• Religion

• Painting

• Theater

Who was a great poet in ancient Greece and authored the Iliad and the Odyssey?

• Plato

• Euclid

• Homer

• Socrates

Myths about Greek gods were important in Ancient Greek daily life because they

• A. helped undermine the Persian religion

• B. directed them to a monotheistic path

• C. justified their type of government

• D. explained events in the natural world

The list below contains categories of athletic events: - running - wrestling - boxing - chariot races - pentathlon Which title describes the list?

• Events in Ancient Greek Myths

• Sports in Greek military training

• Events in the Ancient Olympic Games

• Competitions among the ancient nations

Artifacts found close to the structure above would serve as

• evidence of classical Greece

• ruins from Ancient Egypt

• remnants of Phoenician society

• artifacts from the Indus Valley