Mythology Quiz

What are myths traditionally stories of?

• Animals and nature

• Gods, kings, and heroes

• Historical events

• Modern-day celebrities

What do myths show the relations between?

• Animals and humans

• Gods and mortals

• Kings and queens

• Heroes and villains

Why was mythology considered a form of early science to Greeks?

• Because it was based on experiments

• Because it helped explain the unexplainable

• Because it involved mathematical calculations

• Because it was written in scientific journals

What is one of the purposes of myths?

• To record historical events

• To teach and entertain

• To predict the future

• To create laws

When was Greek mythology fully developed?

• About 500 B.C.

• About 700 B.C.

• About 900 B.C.

• About 300 B.C.

Who are generally considered the earliest Greek poets whose work has survived?

• Homer and Plato

• Hesiod and Socrates

• Homer and Hesiod

• Socrates and Aristotle

What was the goal of the ancient Greeks regarding death?

• To avoid it at all costs

• To become a legend through great deeds

• To live a long and peaceful life

• To achieve immortality

Which of the following characteristics did the ancient Greeks possess?

• Lazy and carefree

• Tough, restless, ambitious, hard-living, and imaginative

• Peaceful and content

• Shy and reserved

How did the ancient Greeks view honor?

• As unimportant

• As something to be avoided

• As extremely important and worth avenging if wronged

• As a sign of weakness

How did the ancient Greek gods compare to humans?

• They were completely different in every way

• They mirrored human feelings and physical form

• They were always kind and forgiving

• They were invisible and intangible