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Mythology

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 15mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

He is the king of all the gods. He is unfaithful to his wife/sister. He rules the world.

a)

Hercules

b)

Hades

c)

Zeus

d)

Hermes

2.

She is the goddess of love and beauty. She is married to the only ugly looking god, Hephaestus. Her symbol is a dove.

a)

Athena

b)

Aphrodite

c)

Hera

d)

Persephone

3.

Ares is the god of bloodshed, violence, anger, and vultures. It would only be appropriate that he be the god of this.

a)

Cruelty

b)

Hatred

c)

Peace

d)

War

4.

These twin goddess and god share an opposite symbol. One drives the sun, while the other symbolizes the moon.

a)

Artemis and Appollo

b)

Hera and Zeus

c)

Zeus and Demeter

d)

Persephone and Apollo

5.

God of travelers, thieves, messages, and many other things; has winged shoes. It is his job to bring the dead to the underworld.

a)

Zeus

b)

Hermes

c)

Apollo

d)

Hades

6.

This goddess of wisdom was born from the head (of her father Zeus). Zeus swallowed her mom thinking it would hide the evidence of his infidelity. Unfortunately his "splitting headache" also split his head.

a)

Hestia

b)

Artemis

c)

Hera

d)

Athena

7.

This god of the underworld is known for being in charge of all souls. He is one of the "big 3." His brothers are Zeus and Poseidon

a)

Hestia

b)

Zeus

c)

Hades

d)

Ares

8.

This twin is the god of the sun and light. He is also the god of music and healing. It is thought that he "drives" the sun.

a)

Apollo

b)

Zeus

c)

Hades

d)

Ares

9.

This place is the home of the Greek Gods. It is thought that here is where they hosted all meetings. It is thought that this place had special powers.

a)

Titans

b)

Styx

c)

Perseus

d)

Mt. Olympus

10.

She is the goddess of the harvest, agriculture, grain. She is all about the life cycle, healthy living, wheat, and fruits.

a)

Hera

b)

Demeter

c)

Athena

d)

Aphrodite

11.
Wife of Zeus; goddess of marriage
a)
Athena
b)
Hera
c)
Aphrodite
d)
Persephone
12.

This man has a trident as a symbol, and is known for creating horses. Where can you usually find this God?

a)

The sky

b)

The underworld

c)

The sea

d)

The mountains

13.

This god was sooooo UGLY that his parents threw him off the top of Mt. Olympus. He has a misshapen head and is the god of metal workers. Thankfully, he ironically is married to the prettiest goddess.

a)

Ares

b)

Hephaestus

c)

Zeus

d)

Athena

14.

This is our party god who loves to start drama. He also loves to drink. His symbols include: wine, leopards, and grapes.

a)

Dionysus

b)

Hepaestus

c)

Apollo

d)

Poseidon

15.

Which of the following WOULD NOT be offered through the laws of hospitality?

a)

feasts

b)

gifts

c)

money

d)

a place to stay (shelter)

16.

Why did the Greeks obey the laws of hospitality?

(Check All That Apply)

a)

The Greeks were better people.

b)

Only Zeus made the rules and told them to follow.

c)

The Greeks knew the Gods were testing humans for proper behavior.

d)

The Greeks feared punishment of the Gods.

17.

How long did the Trojan War Last?

a)

7 years

b)

10 years

c)

15 years

d)

20 years

18.

Which of the following is NOT TRUE of Odysseus? (This is who we met in film and lesson on the Trojan War)

a)

He is the King of Ithaca

b)

He has a wife and child back home

c)

He is immortal

d)

He did not want to fight in the Trojan War

19.

Ultimately, The Trojan War victory for the Greeks was decided because of which trick?

a)

The trick of the sea serpent

b)

The trick of the Trojan Horse

c)

The trick of the Trojan Goat

d)

There was no Trick, one side just fought better

20.

After the Trojan War ended,he received a prophecy/prediction of his future from Poseidon. What was this prophecy?

a)

Congratulations, you get to return home to Ithaca.

b)

For being so brave you have now earned the favor of the Gods.

c)

You will suffer and face punishment from the gods for your actions.

d)

All of the above.