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Quiz about Hercules The Legendary Journeys

"Hercules - The Legendary Journeys" Quiz

"Hercules - The Legendary Journeys" is one of my top all time favorite shows. Though I don't like most Hercules productions, I love this one. Here's a short quiz to test your memory on this terrific show.

A multiple-choice quiz by TC1261. Estimated time: 4 mins.

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TC1261

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4 mins

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Updated
Dec 03 21

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Question 1 of 10

1. Name the actor who played the legendary Hercules. Hint

Kevin Smith

Kevin Sorbo

Michael Hurst

Bruce Campbell

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Question 2 of 10

2. Where was most of the series' filming done? Hint

New Zealand

Austria

Australia

Canada

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Question 3 of 10

3. "Hercules - The Legendary Journeys" started as a series of three television films.

True

False

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Question 4 of 10

4. The episode, "Mummy Dearest", was directed by a former star of the "Happy Days" television series. Which one? Hint

Ron Howard

Anson Williams

Donny Most

Henry Winkler

5. Of course, the role of Xena spun off from the "Hercules" movies and series. However, before she won the role of Xena, Lucy Lawless played a small part in the film, "Hercules and the Amazon Women". What was her character's name? Hint

Lysia

Lena

Lydia

Lysa

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Question 6 of 10

6. Actress Renee O'Connor, who's best known as Gabrielle, Xena's sidekick/best friend, also had a role in a "Hercules" film playing a different part. Prominently featured in "Hercules and the Lost Kingdom", what was her character's name? Hint

Deianeira

Daphne

Demeter

Daniella

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Question 7 of 10

7. One of Hercules' half sisters is the 'goddess of Love', Aphrodite. Name the actress who played her. Hint

Alexandra Tydings

Amanda Lister

Rhonda McHardy

Hudson Leick

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Question 8 of 10

8. Several of the actors directed at least one episode of the series.

True

False

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Question 9 of 10

9. Another actress cast in the television film "Hercules and the Amazon Women" was Roma Downey. She would later go on to star as Monica in the "Touched By An Angel" series. Name her character. Hint

Hestia

Hesame

Hephates

Hippolyta

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Question 10 of 10

10. Name the place that's the equivalent of the Greek heaven - the place where good souls go after death. Hint

Egyptian Fields

Eucalyptis Fields

Elyptis Fields

Elysian Fields

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Name the actor who played the legendary Hercules.

Answer: Kevin Sorbo

Actor Kevin Sorbo, a Mound Minnesota native, portrayed this likeable, more real Hercules. Sorbo, who's done numerous commercials and guest spots, has also played Captain Dylan Hunt on the sci-fi series, "Gene Roddenberry's Andromeda". By the way, the late Kevin Smith played the roles of Iphicles, Hercules' twin (a mortal) and Ares, the irrepressible god of War (Hercules' half brother); Michael Hurst was Hercules' sidekick/best friend; and Bruce Campbell played the Prince of Thieves, Autolycus.

2. Where was most of the series' filming done?

Answer: New Zealand

The series was filmed mostly on New Zealand's North Island. This was due to the diversity of the locales and the relative cheapness of the production costs.

3. "Hercules - The Legendary Journeys" started as a series of three television films.

Answer: False

Though four films were originally planned, a fifth was later added. They were: "Hercules and the Amazon Women"; "Hercules and the Lost Kindgom"; "Hercules and the Circle of Fire"; "Hercules in the Underworld"; "Hercules in the Maze of the Minotaur". Of course, their success paved the way for the series.

4. The episode, "Mummy Dearest", was directed by a former star of the "Happy Days" television series. Which one?

Answer: Anson Williams

Actor/director Anson Williams, the former Potsie from "Happy Days", directed this episode.

Answer: Lysia

Lucy Lawless was first cast as Lysia, the Amazon queen's second-in-command. Even when the "Hercules" series began, she was first cast as Lyla, a small but memorable part. Only later was she considered for the role of Xena.

Answer: Deianeira

Renee O'Connor originated the role of Deianeira, Hercules' wife. It was a role that was later played by actress Tawny Kitaen in the "Hercules" series.

7. One of Hercules' half sisters is the 'goddess of Love', Aphrodite. Name the actress who played her.

Answer: Alexandra Tydings

Alexandra Tydings played this beautiful, charming and very hip goddess of Love. By the way, Rhonda McHardy played Artemis; Amanda Lister played Athena (both were Aphrodite's sisters and Hercules' half sisters); and Hudson Leick played - to perfection - the wicked, evil Callisto.

8. Several of the actors directed at least one episode of the series.

Answer: True

Most of the main actors have directed episodes, and some even directed episodes in which they acted as well.

9. Another actress cast in the television film "Hercules and the Amazon Women" was Roma Downey. She would later go on to star as Monica in the "Touched By An Angel" series. Name her character.

Answer: Hippolyta

Downey was Executive Producer Rob Tapert's personal choice for the role despite her 'un-Amazon-like' appearance: she's 5'2" tall and petite.

10. Name the place that's the equivalent of the Greek heaven - the place where good souls go after death.

Answer: Elysian Fields

The Elysian Fields were featured often during the series. Among the inhabitants was Hercules' wife, Deianeira.

Source: Author TC1261

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