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WorksheetsIntro to Greek Mythology (Pre-test)
Total questions: 31
Worksheet time: 17mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
The place where the spirits of the dead are believed to live
a)
Underworld
b)
Hearth
c)
Nectar
d)
Chaos
2.
If you drink this, you can become immortal like the gods
a)
Ambrosia
b)
Nectar
c)
Staff
d)
Bow
3.
a)
Chaos
b)
Hearth
c)
Staff
d)
Bow
4.
The things that will happen to someone; a power that is believed to control what happens in the future; destiny
a)
Chaos
b)
Fate
c)
Staff
d)
Hearth
5.
Set of ancient myths; the study of ancient myths
a)
Hearth
b)
Bow
c)
Harvest
d)
Mythology
6.
A god or goddess is called a
a)
Deity
b)
Myth
c)
Hearth
d)
Mortal
7.
The food of the Greek and Roman gods is called
a)
Nectar
b)
Mythology
c)
Ambrosia
d)
Staff
8.
A situation in which everything is happening in a confused way and nothing is organized; the state of the universe before there was any order
a)
Chaos
b)
Hearth
c)
Divine
d)
Bow
9.
An ancient story, especially one invented in order to explain natural or historical events is called a
a)
Mythology
b)
Hearth
c)
Fate
d)
Myth
10.
Which is the goddess of gods and marriage?
a)
demeter
b)
dionysus
c)
hestia
d)
hera
11.
The symbol for Hades is:
a)
cornucopia
b)
a grape vine
c)
an eagle
d)
a black horse
12.
The symbol for Hephaestus is:
a)
an oak tree
b)
hammer
c)
fire
d)
a horse
13.
Who has the power to command the wind?
a)
Hera
b)
Hestia
c)
Hermes
d)
Hephaestus
14.
Which god/goddess was married to Hephaestus?
a)
Hestia
b)
Hera
c)
Aphrodite
d)
Athena
15.
Which God/Goddess is known for his terrible temper and enjoys bloodshed
a)
Zeus
b)
Ares
c)
Hermes
d)
Dionysus
16.
Who was in love with Demeter?
a)
Poseidon
b)
Ares
c)
Hermes
17.
Who is the messenger God?
a)
Ares
b)
Hades
c)
Hestia
d)
Hermes
18.
Who was the inventor of the lyre?
a)
Demeter
b)
Hermes
c)
Orpheus
19.
Who is the god of sun and music?
a)
Artemis
b)
Hades
c)
Hermes
d)
Apollo
20.
Who stole Persephone for his queen?
a)
Zeus
b)
Hades
c)
Hermes
d)
Apollo
21.
Zeus punished this titan by strapping the earth to his back; A book of maps shares his name.
a)
Prometheus
b)
Atlas
c)
Centaur
d)
Sparta
22.
This king turned whatever he touched into gold; an auto shop chain shares his name.
a)
Midas
b)
Mercury
c)
Pluto
d)
Zeus
23.
Poseidon's weapon of choice; also a tasty brand of gum!
a)
Pitchfork
b)
Orbit
c)
Spearmint
d)
Trident
24.
Hermes' Roman name; a series of cars made by Ford Motors
a)
Mercury
b)
Saturn
c)
Jupiter
d)
Pluto
25.
Cronus' Roman name, and a ringed planet!; also a brand of car.
a)
Neptune
b)
Andromeda
c)
Mars
d)
Saturn
26.
A famous Grecian warrior; He shares his name with a Deadpool villain and a cleaning agent.
a)
Achilles
b)
Heracles
c)
Ajax
d)
Perseus
27.
The Greek goddess of victory shares the name with this famous shoe brand.
a)
Jordan
b)
Puma
c)
Nike
d)
Asics
28.
An online radio station and the wife of Epimetheus; she is responsible for releasing evil into this world!
a)
Mercury
b)
Venus
c)
Aphrodite
d)
Pandora
29.
Why did tantalus steal the nectar from the gods?
a)
He was hungry
b)
He wanted to be immortal
c)
He wanted to save his wife
d)
He was angry with Zeus
30.
Instead of strings, what did Zeus tie Ixion to the wheel with?
a)
Snakes
b)
Vines
c)
Steel Bars
d)
Magic
31.
In The Torture of Prometheus, What did the Prometheus steal?
a)
Ambrosia (Food of the gods)
b)
The princess Helena
c)
The "Eye of Poseidon" (A huge blue jewel)
d)
Fire
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