Poseidon Reading Quiz

How did the brothers determine where they each would reign?

• Deciphering a riddle
• Hades’s trickery
• Feats of strength
• Random chance

How were the three brothers perceived after they won the war against the Titans?

• All the brothers were seen as equally powerful.
• Poseidon was seen as more powerful.
• Hades was seen as more powerful.
• Zeus was seen as more powerful.

What two words best describe Poseidon’s personality?

• Temperamental and competitive
• Empathetic and kind-hearted
• Introverted and moderate
• Hostile and cruel

Why is it ironic that Poseidon was the god who invented the horse?

• Because horses hate the water
• Because he no longer loved Demeter
• Because he lived underwater
• Because he hated animals

How did the themes of the creation myths for horses differ?

• One focused on violence, the other on peace.
• One focused on love, the other on rivalry.
• One focused on spite, the other on empathy.
• One focused on creativity, the other on duty.

How did Poseidon and Athena overcome their rivalry?

• They could never overcome their rivalry.
• They broke bread together.
• They shared Athens instead of competing for it.
• Athena gave Poseidon an olive branch.

What word best describes Poseidon as a father?

• Absent
• Protective
• Indifferent
• Controlling

Who was Poseidon’s great love?

• Athena
• Demeter
• Amphitrite
• Hera

How did the Ancient Greeks worship Poseidon?

• Through dance and story-telling
• Through architecture and offerings
• Through sailing and fishing
• Through horse races and swimming

Why did ancient Greeks fear Poseidon?

• His anger brought tsunamis and droughts.
• His anger brought tornados and typhoons.
• His anger brought volcanoes and famine.
• His anger brought storms and earthquakes.