Greek Mythology Quiz

What is Greek Mythology?

• A type of ancient Greek food

• A series of epic tales told by Ancient Greeks

• A collection of modern stories

• A form of ancient Greek music

When did the first Ancient Greek civilizations form?

• 500 years ago

• 2000 years ago

• Nearly 4000 years ago

• 1000 years ago

Who created the first written version of Greek Mythology?

• Homer

• Hesiod

• Plato

• Socrates

What are the Elysian Fields?

• A type of ancient Greek festival

• A place where the best and brightest of the dead go

• A region in ancient Greece

• A famous Greek temple

How did the Ancient Greeks show the Gods how important they were?

• By writing poems

• By holding elections

• By building temples

• By creating music

Who had the power to talk to the Gods?

• Farmers

• Warriors

• Priests

• Merchants

What did the Greeks believe the world was shaped like?

• A plate

• A sphere

• A cube

• A pyramid

What was the center of the universe according to the Ancient Greeks?

• Persia

• Egypt

• Rome

• Greece

What does the Mediterranean Sea mean in Latin?

• Sea of the Gods

• Middle of the Lands

• Endless Waters

• Great Sea

What was the first Greek Olympics held to celebrate?

• Zeus

• Athena

• Poseidon

• Apollo