WorksheetsGreek Gods and Goddesses
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 12mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
He is the ruler of the Underworld, he is known as Pluton in Roman mythology and he drew the short straw, this god is...
a)
Hermes
b)
Zeus
c)
Hades
d)
Apollo
2.
She is the goddess of the Harvest and agriculture,the wheat sheaf is her symbol, her weakness is depression when Persephone (her daughter) is with Hades, the word Cereal was created from her Roman name, the goddess is...
a)
Athena
b)
Artemis
c)
Aphrodite
d)
Demeter
3.
She is the goddess of the hunt, she is Apollo's twin sister, she is exceptionally skilled with the bow and arrow. Katniss Everdeen's character was based on this goddess. The goddess is...
a)
Artemis
b)
Athena
c)
Demeter
d)
Persephone
4.
This god was the fastest of all gods, he was a messenger and was known as the God of Athletics. He was invisible by mortals and was exceptionally talented in language and education, this is...
a)
Zeus
b)
Hermes
c)
Hades
d)
Hercules
5.
This god is known in Roman mythology as Mars, his symbols are the spear, helmet and the raven. He is known as the God of War, this is...
a)
Zeus
b)
Apollo
c)
Poseidon
d)
Ares
6.
This god is also known as Neptune, he is the God of the Sea...
a)
Zeus
b)
Apollo
c)
Poseidon
d)
Ares
7.
She is the Queen of the Gods, the goddess of marriage, the peacock (my favorite bird,NOT!) is her symbol of pride, she has a tendency to be very jealous and vengeful, this is...
a)
Artemis
b)
Hera
c)
Aphrodite
d)
Arachne
8.
He is the God of the Sky, also known as Jupiter and Jove, his weapon of choice is the thunderbolt. His brothers are Hades and Poseidon and his weakness was beautiful women, this is...
a)
Hermes
b)
Ares
c)
Apollo
d)
Zeus
9.
This god is a talented blacksmith and is also known as Vulcan, he was so ugly that he was thrown off the mountain. He made Athena's shield and has the ability to withstand high temperatures thus he is known as the god of fire.
a)
Hephaestus
b)
Hestia
c)
Poseidon
d)
Hades
10.
This goddess is also known as Vesta, she is the goddess of the Hearth and Home, this is...
a)
Artemis
b)
Athena
c)
Hestia
d)
Aphrodite
11.
This god is the twin brother of Artemis, he creates night and day, he is the god of healing and the sun, his symbol is the lyre it is...
a)
Zeus
b)
Hephaestus
c)
Apollo
d)
Poseidon
12.
This is the goddess of love and beauty, she is also known as Venus. Her symbols are the dove, roses, dolphin and pearls, her weaknesses are her bad temper and jealousy, this is...
a)
Artemis
b)
Demeter
c)
Aphrodite
d)
Hestia
13.
Which god was in hiding from his father Cronus and eventually killed him to save his brothers and sisters?
a)
Hades
b)
Poseidon
c)
Apollo
d)
Zeus
14.
Who was the goddess that was Zeus's favorite child?
a)
Athena
b)
Arachne
c)
Artemis
d)
Aphrodite
15.
Which god or goddess was NOT a child of Cronus and Rhea?
a)
Zeus
b)
Hades
c)
Athena
d)
Demeter
16.
What is the creature that was half man and half bull? He lived in King Minos's labyrinth on the island of Crete.
a)
Phoenix
b)
Medusa
c)
Minotaur
d)
Cerberus
17.
What is Hades's giant three-headed dog called?
a)
Minotaur
b)
Cerberus
c)
Chimaera
d)
Centaur
18.
Pegasus is the pure white, flying, winged horse creature born from the blood of...
a)
Midas
b)
King Minos
c)
Achilles
d)
Medusa
19.
This mythological character took a drink and fell in love with herself...
a)
Narcissus
b)
Kim Kardashian
c)
Ariadne
d)
Achilles
20.
This intelligent architect, father of two sons was held captive in King Minos's castle. Name this character.
a)
Midas
b)
Achilles
c)
Daedalus
d)
Theseus
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