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Ancient Greek Mythology Trivia Quiz

See if you can answer these questions about Greek Mythology!

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

Author
Melbs

Time
2 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
94,963

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
5

Difficulty
Easy

Avg Score
5 / 5

Plays
9378

Last 3 plays: Guest 104 (5/5), Guest 119 (5/5), Guest 142 (5/5).

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Question 1 of 5

1. Where did most of the Greek gods live? Hint

Ben Nevis

Mount Olympus

Mount Everest

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Question 2 of 5

2. Who was the king of all the gods and goddesses? Hint

Hercules

Zeus

Pan

Mercury

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Question 3 of 5

3. Who was the guardian of the capital city, Athens? Hint

Aphrodite

Hercules

Pan

Athena

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Question 4 of 5

4. Which character from a myth had snakes on her head? Hint

Iris

Diana

Aphrodite

Medusa

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Question 5 of 5

5. What happened when Herakles (Hercules) died? Hint

He watched over his home

He slew monsters from Italy

He watched over Athens

He was taken to heaven and made a god

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Where did most of the Greek gods live?

Answer: Mount Olympus

Many of the gods were said to live on the very top of Mount Olympus.

2. Who was the king of all the gods and goddesses?

Answer: Zeus

Zeus was the father of many of the gods and goddesses.

3. Who was the guardian of the capital city, Athens?

Answer: Athena

Athena was the goddess of wisdom and war.

4. Which character from a myth had snakes on her head?

Answer: Medusa

Whenever Medusa looked at anyone, they turned to stone.

5. What happened when Herakles (Hercules) died?

Answer: He was taken to heaven and made a god

The story goes, he was only half-godlike on Earth, so he was taken to Mount Olympus to be made a real god.

Source: Author Melbs

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