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Greek Myths and Legends Trivia Quiz

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A multiple-choice quiz by vivekrajan81. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
vivekrajan81

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
352,748

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
8 / 10

Plays
1278

Last 3 plays: Guest 94 (8/10), Kyl3L33 (10/10), Guest 155 (8/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. How many Olympians are there in the Olympian Council? Hint

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Question 2 of 10

2. What is Athena the Goddess of?
Hint

War and Wine

Agriculture and Medicine

Wisdom and Motherhood

War and Wisdom

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Question 3 of 10

3. What is Zeus's sphere of control? Hint

The Sky

The Sea

The Earth

The Underworld

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Question 4 of 10

4. What is the war against the Titans called? Hint

Gigantomachy

Machytitano

Leoantomachy

Titanomachy

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Question 5 of 10

5. Who is the father of Heracles? Hint

Zeus

Hades

Poseidon

Kronos

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Question 6 of 10

6. Who killed Uranus? Hint

Kronos

Hyperion

Rhea

Oceanus

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Question 7 of 10

7. Who is the God of Travellers? Hint

Cupid

Apollo

Hermes

Hebe

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Question 8 of 10

8. What is the name of the dog that guards the entrance to the Underworld? Hint

Cerus

Cerberus

Cercana

Centana

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Question 9 of 10

9. Morpheus is the God of what? Hint

Dreams

Youth

Sleep

Courage

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Question 10 of 10

10. What are the sacred animals of Poseidon? Hint

The Cat and Mouse

The Owl and Fox

The Eagle and Ox

The Dolphin and Horse

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. How many Olympians are there in the Olympian Council?

Answer: 12

The twelve Olympians are: Zeus, Poseidon, Hera, Demeter, Ares, Hephaestus, Athena, Apollo, Hermes, Dionysus, Aphrodite and Artemis. Hestia was also an Olympian but she gave up her seat for Dionysus. Hades was the eldest son but he was banished and is allowed on Olympus only on the Winter Solstice.

2. What is Athena the Goddess of?

Answer: War and Wisdom

Dionysus is the God of wine, Hera the Goddess of Motherhood, Demeter Agriculture and Apollo Medicine. Athena is also the Goddess of useful arts.

3. What is Zeus's sphere of control?

Answer: The Sky

The Earth is controlled by Gaia, the sea Poseidon and the Underworld Hades. Zeus' sacred animal is the eagle.

4. What is the war against the Titans called?

Answer: Titanomachy

Titanomachy is the war against Titans which the Olympians won. Gigantomachy is the war against giants in which the Gods won.

5. Who is the father of Heracles?

Answer: Zeus

Heracles was the son of Zeus and the mortal Alcaeus. Heracles completed twelve tasks such as defeating the Hydra and the Nemean lion.

6. Who killed Uranus?

Answer: Kronos

Kronos killed his father Uranus with a sickle given to him by Gaea. He was the only Titan brave enough to do it, though he was the youngest. Thereafter he was crowned the King of Titans.

7. Who is the God of Travellers?

Answer: Hermes

Hermes is also the God of thieves, merchants and messengers. He was the son of Zeus and Maea. He had wings on his sandals, which made him the fastest God.

8. What is the name of the dog that guards the entrance to the Underworld?

Answer: Cerberus

Cerberus is a three headed dog which guards the entrance to the underworld and prevents the dead from leaving.

9. Morpheus is the God of what?

Answer: Dreams

Morpheus is the God of Dreams, and he is the son Hypnos the God of Sleep. The drug morphine is named after him.

10. What are the sacred animals of Poseidon?

Answer: The Dolphin and Horse

Poseidon is the God of the sea. His symbol is the trident which can cause earthquakes and storms.

Source: Author vivekrajan81

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