Greek Mythology Questions

Which of the following is a title of a god or goddess?

• Zeus - King of the Gods

• Athena - Goddess of Wisdom

• Apollo - God of Music

• Hermes - Messenger of the Gods

What is the Roman name for the Greek god Zeus?

• Jupiter

• Mars

• Apollo

• Neptune

According to one myth, who created human beings?

• Prometheus

• Zeus

• Athena

• Hera

How did Hera honor the memory of the Argus?

• By creating a constellation

• By building a temple

• By naming a city after him

• By dedicating a festival

What happens to Pyramus and Thisbe at the end of their story?

• They live happily ever after.

• They both die.

• They get married.

• They move to a new city.

What is Tarturus?

• A type of fruit

• A mythical place in Greek mythology

• A scientific term for a chemical compound

• A famous historical figure

What did Deucalion and Pyrrha throw over their shoulder to repopulate the human race?

• Stones

• Leaves

• Water

• Sand

What did Hermes steal on the first day of his life?

• Apollo's cattle

• Zeus's thunderbolt

• Poseidon's trident

• Aphrodite's girdle

What happens to Ceyx and Alcyone at the end of their story?

• They are turned into birds.

• They live happily ever after.

• They become stars in the sky.

• They are separated forever.

What happened to Persephone while she was gathering flowers one day?

• She found a hidden treasure.

• She was kidnapped by Hades.

• She met a talking animal.

• She discovered a new type of flower.