Exploring Greek Mythology Concepts

Which Greek god is known as the king of the gods and ruler of Mount Olympus?

• Apollo

• Zeus

• Hermes

• Poseidon

Who is the Greek goddess of wisdom, war, and crafts?

• Hera

• Demeter

• Athena

• Artemis

Which Greek god is associated with the sea, earthquakes, and horses?

• Hades

• Poseidon

• Apollo

• Dionysus

What is the main theme of the myth of Icarus?

• The importance of hospitality

• The dangers of hubris and disobedience

• The value of friendship

• The power of love

Which of the following is a symbol commonly associated with Hermes?

• Trident

• Caduceus (staff with two snakes)

• Thunderbolt

• Bow and arrow

Which Greek myth explains the origin of the seasons?

• The Labors of Heracles

• The Story of Persephone and Demeter

• The Birth of Athena

• The Odyssey

Explain how the Greek myth of Prometheus reflects the theme of sacrifice for humanity.

• Prometheus stole fire from the gods to give to humans, suffering eternal punishment as a result.

• Prometheus created the first woman, Pandora, as a gift to humanity.

• Prometheus was the god of the sea who protected sailors.

• Prometheus led the Argonauts on their quest.

Which of the following best describes the role of the Oracle at Delphi in Greek mythology?

• A goddess of love and beauty

• A priestess who delivered prophecies from Apollo

• A hero who fought in the Trojan War

• A monster defeated by Perseus

Compare the Greek myth of the Great Flood (Deucalion and Pyrrha) with the biblical story of Noah’s Ark. What is a key similarity?

• Both involve a hero who defeats a monster.

• Both describe a flood sent by a deity to punish humanity, with a chosen pair surviving to repopulate the earth.

• Both focus on the creation of the world from chaos.

• Both are stories about the underworld.

Which symbol is most closely associated with the goddess Athena, and what does it represent?

• The owl, representing wisdom

• The trident, representing power over the sea

• The lyre, representing music

• The cornucopia, representing abundance