Discovering Greek Gods and Goddesses

Who is the king of the Greek gods?

• Apollo

• Zeus

• Hermes

• Poseidon

Which symbol is most commonly associated with Poseidon?

• Lightning bolt

• Trident

• Owl

• Laurel wreath

What is Athena the goddess of?

• Love and beauty

• Wisdom and war

• The sea

• The underworld

Which Greek goddess is known for her power to control the harvest and agriculture?

• Demeter

• Artemis

• Hera

• Aphrodite

Match the Greek god to their correct symbol: Hermes.

• Winged sandals

• Bow and arrow

• Owl

• Cornucopia

If you saw a statue holding a lightning bolt, which Greek god would it most likely represent?

• Hades

• Zeus

• Apollo

• Dionysus

Imagine you are planning a sea voyage in ancient Greece. Which god would you pray to for a safe journey, and why?

• Apollo, because he is the god of music

• Poseidon, because he rules the sea

• Hades, because he rules the underworld

• Hermes, because he is the messenger

A farmer wants a good harvest. Which goddess should they honor, and what power does she have that would help?

• Artemis, who protects animals

• Demeter, who controls the harvest

• Hera, who is queen of the gods

• Athena, who gives wisdom

If a hero needs help winning a battle using clever strategies, which god or goddess should they ask for help, and what is the reason?

• Ares, because he is the god of war

• Athena, because she is the goddess of wisdom and war strategy

• Zeus, because he is the king of the gods

• Apollo, because he is the god of the sun