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The Roman and Greek Gods Trivia Quiz

This quiz gives you facts about the gods and goddesses in Greek/Roman mythology - but can you guess who they are?

A multiple-choice quiz by Rachel xx. Estimated time: 2 mins.

Author
Rachel xx

Time
2 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
279,199

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Easy

Avg Score
8 / 10

Plays
4293

Awards
Top 10% Quiz

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Question 1 of 10

1. Let's start with the Greek and Roman goddesses!
Aphrodite, the goddess of love, is Roman.

True

False

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Question 2 of 10

2. Who is the Roman goddess of the hearth? Hint

Juno

Minerva

Vesta

Maia

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Question 3 of 10

3. This Greek goddess was the goddess of the rainbow. She was often shown as the personal messanger of Hera. Who is she? Hint

Iris

Hebe

Enyo

Nike

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Question 4 of 10

4. What is the name of the Roman goddess of flowers? Hint

Vesta

Selene

Chloris

Flora

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Question 5 of 10

5. Which of these Greek-Roman pairs is matched incorrectly to its counterpart? Hint

Hera - Juno

Selene - Luna

Artemis - Diana

Athena - Libitina

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Question 6 of 10

6. Now let's see if you know the Greek and Roman gods!
Who is the Greek ruler of the gods? Hint

Fama

Jupiter

Zeus

Hades

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Question 7 of 10

7. Cupid is the Roman god of ... what? Hint

Love

Sky and Thunder

War

Dreams and Fame

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Question 8 of 10

8. This god is Greek, and his Roman name is Pluto. He is the god of the dead, and the underworld. There is a myth about him and his love for Demeter's child, Persephone. Who is he? Hint

Apollo

Hades

Bacchus

Mars

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Question 9 of 10

9. The Roman god, Neptune, was the ruler of the sea. Who was the Greek god of the sea? Hint

Poseidon

Bacchus

Zeus

Cronus

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Question 10 of 10

10. Vulcan was the Roman god of forge and fire.

True

False

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Let's start with the Greek and Roman goddesses! Aphrodite, the goddess of love, is Roman.

Answer: False

Aphrodite is the Greek goddess of love and beauty. She was married to Hephaestus, the Smithing god, who was chosen by her father, Zeus. The Roman goddess of love is Venus.

2. Who is the Roman goddess of the hearth?

Answer: Vesta

Vesta was the goddess of the hearth, home and family, and her presence was symbolized by the sacred flame. The flame was guarded and protected by Vestal Virgins (holy female priests) so it would never go out. It burned until 391, when Emperor Theodosius forbade public pagan worship.

3. This Greek goddess was the goddess of the rainbow. She was often shown as the personal messanger of Hera. Who is she?

Answer: Iris

Iris's father was Thaumas, and her mother Elektra. In myth, Iris is shown as a messenger, so her name is the combination of Eiris ("messenger") and Iris ("the rainbow"). Enyo is the Goddess of War, and a close companion of Ares (the god of war). Hebe is the Goddess of Youth and Nike is the Goddess of Victory.

4. What is the name of the Roman goddess of flowers?

Answer: Flora

The Greek equivalent of Flora is Chloris, a Nymph. Flora had her own festival in April and early May, called Floralia. As Flora was associated with plants and flowers, her name in modern English refers to plant life.

5. Which of these Greek-Roman pairs is matched incorrectly to its counterpart?

Answer: Athena - Libitina

Hera (G) and Juno (R) are the "Protectors of Marriage". Artemis (G) and Diana (R) are goddesses of wild things, and Selene (G) and Luna (R) are - as you might have guessed - are goddesses of the Moon. The incorrectly matched pair are Athena (G) (who is the goddess of city, education and war) and Libitina (R) (who is the goddess of the underworld and death).

6. Now let's see if you know the Greek and Roman gods! Who is the Greek ruler of the gods?

Answer: Zeus

Zeus is the ruler of Mount Olympus and the god of the sky and thunder, and his symbol is a thunderbolt. He is married to Hera in most beliefs. His Roman equivalent is Jupiter.

7. Cupid is the Roman god of ... what?

Answer: Love

There are many stories of Cupid's parentage: Mercury and Diana, Mercury and Venus, and Mars and Venus. Cupid is more popularly known as a Valentine's Day character, spreading love and romance with his bow and arrow.

8. This god is Greek, and his Roman name is Pluto. He is the god of the dead, and the underworld. There is a myth about him and his love for Demeter's child, Persephone. Who is he?

Answer: Hades

In Greek mythology, three brothers, Hades, Zeus and Poseidon, defeated the Titans, which ended up with them ruling over the universe. The sea was ruled by Poseidon, the sky was ruled by Zeus and Hades ruled over the underworld.

9. The Roman god, Neptune, was the ruler of the sea. Who was the Greek god of the sea?

Answer: Poseidon

Poseidon was the son of Cronus and Rhea. In most myths, he was swallowed by Cronus, but in some accounts, he was saved by Rhea (who also saved Zeus, his brother).

10. Vulcan was the Roman god of forge and fire.

Answer: True

Vulcan was married to Maia and Venus and he was the son of Jupiter and Juno. Vulcan made Jupiter's thunderbolts, the thrones for the other gods and armour. His smithy was thought to be located under Mount Etna in Sicily.

Source: Author Rachel xx

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