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10 Questions about Greek Mythology | Humanities

Test your knowledge of Greek mythology!

A multiple-choice quiz by zilla. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
zilla

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
29,382

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
12406

Awards
Top 35% Quiz

Last 3 plays: Guest 94 (8/10), slay01 (10/10), Guest 98 (3/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. Who was Death's little brother who was the father of Dreams? Hint

Night

Hypnos

Iasion

Sleepis

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Question 2 of 10

2. Who was turned into a cow by Zeus and then guarded by Argus, a hundred-eyed giant so he could not get her back? Hint

Helen

Hypsipyle

Dione

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Question 3 of 10

3. Who was the mother of Helen of Troy? Hint

Troy

Callisto

Hera

Leda

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Question 4 of 10

4. What is Poseidon's crown made of? Hint

Diamond

Pearl

Coral

Ice

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Question 5 of 10

5. Who founded Troy, he was the fourth king of it? Hint

Ilus

Cycnus

Tros

Antaeus

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Question 6 of 10

6. Who is known in Roman mythology as Minerva, and is the goddess of defensive war and wisdom, among other things?

Answer: (One Word - Capitalize)

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Question 7 of 10

7. What was Heracles' half brother's name? Hint

Orion

Heracles didn't have a brother

Pleisthenes

Iphicles

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Question 8 of 10

8. What are dryads, naiads, and nereids? Hint

Nymphs

Centaurs

Mermaids

Goddesses

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Question 9 of 10

9. Who would change men into animals that fit their personality and kept them on her castle grounds when she was tired of them? Hint

Ismene

Nicippe

Themis

Circe

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Question 10 of 10

10. Which of the following is not one of the Muses? Hint

Calliope

Thalia

Aglaia

Euterpe

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Who was Death's little brother who was the father of Dreams?

Answer: Hypnos

He was also called the Lord of the Two Gates (Gates of Ivory and Gates of Horn). In Roman Mythology, Hypnos is called Somnus.

2. Who was turned into a cow by Zeus and then guarded by Argus, a hundred-eyed giant so he could not get her back?

Answer: Io

Hermes finally lulled all 100 eyes to sleep, and then cut off Argus's head. After Hera tortured her some more, Io finally got back to Zeus and had a son with him who was named Epaphus.

3. Who was the mother of Helen of Troy?

Answer: Leda

The Trojan war was fought over Helen, who was said to be the fairest woman in the world.

4. What is Poseidon's crown made of?

Answer: Pearl

Poseidon's Roman name is Neptune. He is known as the 'earth-shaker' and had a very flexible personality.

5. Who founded Troy, he was the fourth king of it?

Answer: Ilus

He followed a cow until it lay down and built his city there.

6. Who is known in Roman mythology as Minerva, and is the goddess of defensive war and wisdom, among other things?

Answer: Athena

7. What was Heracles' half brother's name?

Answer: Iphicles

Iphicles tried to help Heracles out during his adventures, but most of the time he lived a quiet life.

8. What are dryads, naiads, and nereids?

Answer: Nymphs

Dryads are wood-nymphs, naiads are river-nymphs, and nereids are sea-nymphs. Nymphs are daughters of the gods that are eternally young and beautiful.

9. Who would change men into animals that fit their personality and kept them on her castle grounds when she was tired of them?

Answer: Circe

Circe was Medea's aunt.

10. Which of the following is not one of the Muses?

Answer: Aglaia

The muses were daughters of Zeus. Aglaia is one of the Graces.

Source: Author zilla

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