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Basic Norse Mythology Trivia Quiz

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A multiple-choice quiz by dray37803. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
dray37803

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
39,092

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
15

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
11 / 15

Plays
7945

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Question 1 of 15

1. Let's start off with the basics. Who is the primary, father god in Norse mythology? Hint

Thor

Odin

Frey

Omega

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Question 2 of 15

2. Who is the god of thunder and lightning? Hint

Thor

Heimdall

Tyr

Thundar

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Question 3 of 15

3. Name the Norse god of mischief. Hint

Sif

Frigga

Freya

Loki

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Question 4 of 15

4. Which day of the week is named for Odin? Hint

Monday

Wednesday

Sunday

Friday

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Question 5 of 15

5. What weapon is Odin most often associated with? Hint

Hammer

Spear

Sword

Staff

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Question 6 of 15

6. What is the name of Thor's magical hammer? Hint

Sleipnir

Orcsbane

Striker

Mjolnir

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Question 7 of 15

7. Who is the Norse god of Justice and War? Hint

Fafnir

Frey

Heimdall

Tyr

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Question 8 of 15

8. According to Norse myth, where do the heroes who die in battle go to rest? Hint

Midgard

Asguard

Valhalla

Niffleheim

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Question 9 of 15

9. Who took the spirits of the warriors to their resting place? Hint

The Valkyries

Odin

Thor

Warhorses

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Question 10 of 15

10. What connected Midgard and Asgard? Hint

The Rainbow Bridge

The Pool of the Gods

The Oracle

The Astral Plane

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Question 11 of 15

11. Which god guarded the gateway? Hint

Heimdall

Frey

Tyr

Frigga

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Question 12 of 15

12. What was the name of Odin's faithful steed? Hint

Sleipnir

Kelnir

Valnyr

Fystnir

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Question 13 of 15

13. What was unique about Odin's steed? Hint

It was also his wife

It had wings

It had eight legs

It could speak

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Question 14 of 15

14. Who was the god of the Elves? Hint

Frey

Faer

Fafnir

Ellrond

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Question 15 of 15

15. Who was the first giant? Hint

Ymir

Ysil

Benor

Terren

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Let's start off with the basics. Who is the primary, father god in Norse mythology?

Answer: Odin

2. Who is the god of thunder and lightning?

Answer: Thor

Probably the most well known Norse god.

3. Name the Norse god of mischief.

Answer: Loki

Loki is, in some sources, said to be a giant - his father was a giant, and the race of his mother is unclear. He is associated with mischief and deception.

4. Which day of the week is named for Odin?

Answer: Wednesday

Odin is also known as Woden. Wednesday was originally called Woden's Day, which later evolved to Wednesday. Also, Thursday derived from Thor's Day

5. What weapon is Odin most often associated with?

Answer: Spear

Odin is most often pictured with a spear.

6. What is the name of Thor's magical hammer?

Answer: Mjolnir

7. Who is the Norse god of Justice and War?

Answer: Tyr

He's also known for only having one hand. He allowed his hand to be placed in the mouth of the wolf Fenris so he could be captured.

8. According to Norse myth, where do the heroes who die in battle go to rest?

Answer: Valhalla

Only the bravest warriors went there.

9. Who took the spirits of the warriors to their resting place?

Answer: The Valkyries

10. What connected Midgard and Asgard?

Answer: The Rainbow Bridge

11. Which god guarded the gateway?

Answer: Heimdall

He was known for his loyalty and faithfulness. He was also described as being able to see and hear great distances.

12. What was the name of Odin's faithful steed?

Answer: Sleipnir

13. What was unique about Odin's steed?

Answer: It had eight legs

14. Who was the god of the Elves?

Answer: Frey

Sometimes known also as the god of sunshine.

15. Who was the first giant?

Answer: Ymir

Source: Author dray37803

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