The 12 Labors of Hercules Quiz

What is the main topic shown in the first image?

• The 12 Labors of Hercules

• The Adventures of Odysseus

• The Trojan War

• The Story of Perseus

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Which mythical hero is depicted in both images?

• Hercules

• Zeus

• Achilles

• Theseus

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Based on the images, what kind of challenges did Hercules face during his labors?

• Fighting dangerous monsters

• Building cities

• Sailing ships

• Planting crops

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Who despised Heracles from the moment he was born and tried to make trouble for him?

• Zeus

• Hera

• Apollo

• King Eurystheus

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What did baby Heracles do when Hera placed two huge snakes in his crib?

• He cried for help

• He ran away

• He tied the snakes in knots and tossed them out

• He was bitten by the snakes

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What was the punishment given to Heracles after he killed his family in a state of madness?

• He was exiled forever

• He had to serve King Eurystheus for twelve years

• He was turned into a lion

• He was made a king

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How did Heracles defeat the fierce lion in his first labor?

• With a sword

• With a bow and arrow

• With his bare hands

• With a trap

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What did Heracles do with the lion after he killed it?

• Buried it

• Made a cloak from its hide

• Gave it to Hera

• Left it in the cave

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Which animal did Heracles have to capture for his third task?

• A deer with golden antlers

• A wild boar

• A lion

• A flock of birds

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Why did King Eurystheus keep giving Heracles more tasks?

• He wanted to get rid of Heracles.

• He wanted to reward Heracles.

• He wanted to make Heracles famous.

• He wanted to help Heracles become stronger.

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