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Greek Mythology And Religious Practices
Test Description: This quiz covers Greek mythological figures, religious practices, and mythological stories.
Instructions: Answer all questions to get your test result.
1) Before the earth was created, the Greeks believed there was nothingness, known as which term?
A
The Golden Age
B
Cronos
C
Chaos
D
Nox
2) The main Greek gods are called the Olympians because...
A
The titans named them after themselves
B
They live on Mt. Olympus
C
The city of Olympia contained all 12 temples dedicated to them.
D
The first Olympics were dedicated to all of them
3) What is the difference between a soothsayer and a priest or priestess?
A
A soothsayer receives years of training, whereas a priestess inherits her title from her parents.
B
Only kings can appoint soothsayers; anyone can choose to become a priest.
C
You must join a secret society to become soothsayer. You do not have to join one to become a priestess.
D
A soothsayer tells the future, while a priest speaks on behalf of a god.
4) What are some common characteristics of a class Greek temple?
A
Tall columns, an outside altar, statues found inside
B
Lots of benches inside for praying, brightly colored structure, booths selling items for sacrifice
C
Pyramid shaped, torches burning at the entrance, soothsayers stationed outside
D
Beautiful windows, Heavy wooden doors, tall staircases at the entryway
5) If you refused to invite a guest into your house, which Olympic god might punish you?
A
Hermes
B
Artemis
C
Hera
D
Zeus
6) Which god or goddess has the symbol of the swan?
A
Athena
B
Hestia
C
Aphrodite
D
Apollo
7) Which god or goddess was NOT a part of the story of the Trojan War?
A
Hera
B
Aphrodite
C
Zeus
D
Hermes
8) Which god or goddess would most like to receive an offering of a wild pig?
A
Artemis
B
Poseidon
C
Aphrodite
D
Athena
9) Imagine you are a farmer in ancient Greece, and your crops are dying due to a drought. Which god or goddess would you pray to?
A
Poseidon
B
Hades
C
Zeus
D
Apollo
10) The Greek gods are unique because they are...
A
beautiful and forever young - they give something for people to admire and aspire to.
B
simple beings who love to take care of humans.
C
imperfect, just like real people.
D
good examples for how the people of earth should live their lives.
11) What is a lesson someone could learn from the story of Arachne?
A
The gods are jealous of humans, and not to be trusted.
B
We must develop our talents by ourselves in order to avoid others taking credit for our work.
C
We must not tell lies about others in order to make ourselves look better.
D
We must be humble about our achievements, and show gratitude to those who have helped us in our lives.
12) What made the Hydra particularly hard to kill in the story of Hercules?
A
As soon as one head was chopped off of the Hydra, 2 more grew in its place.
B
Its skin could not be cut by spears or arrows.
C
Hera had put a powerful spell on the Hydra, making it invisible.
D
It was already dead, and therefore could not be killed.
13) What item remained in Pandora's box that was finally released at the end of the story?
A
Hate
B
Hope
C
Envy
D
Greed
14) Why is Prometheus seen as a hero to the human race?
A
He protected humans from a dangerous flood sent by Poseidon.
B
He brought fire to humans, lifting us out of darkness and ignorance.
C
He stood up to Zeus, which inspired humans to rise up against him as well.
D
He was a human himself until Athena granted him eternal life.
15) What is the difference between a Greek god and a titan?
A
The titans were born from a giant egg, while the Greek gods came from Chaos.
B
The titans are mortal, while the Greek gods cannot ever die.
C
The titans are older, and are the children of Gaea and Uranus.
D
The titans are ugly and frightening, while the Greek gods are beautiful and strong.
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