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The Olympians Trivia Quiz

This is for all those who love Greek Mythology. Good luck!

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

Author
mahatma

Time
2 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
121,792

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Easy

Avg Score
8 / 10

Plays
6216

Awards
Top 35% Quiz

Last 3 plays: Guest 173 (10/10), nnouner (4/10), Guest 89 (9/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. When the Trojan prince Paris was asked to judge which of three Olympian goddesses was the most beautiful, who did he choose? Hint

Aphrodite

Athena

Hera

Hermes

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Question 2 of 10

2. Who showed a true character of craftmanship through the armor that he made for Achilles during the siege of Troy or the marvelous palaces that he built for the gods atop Mount Olympus? Hint

Hephaestus

Demeter

Zeus

Dionysus

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Question 3 of 10

3. Who was the virgin goddess of the hunt and also helped women in childbirth but also brought sudden death with her arrows? Hint

Artemis

Hera

Athena

Aphrodite

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Question 4 of 10

4. Who was the god of war and was bested by Heracles in battle and was almost killed when stuffed into a jar by two giants? Hint

Ares

Poseidon

Apollo

Demeter

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Question 5 of 10

5. Who granted Midas the power to turn whatever he touched into gold? Hint

Dionysus

Poseidon

Demeter

Zeus

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Question 6 of 10

6. Who was the youngest son of the Titans Cronus and Rhea? Hint

Zeus

Hermes

Poseidon

Hera

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Question 7 of 10

7. Who was the patron goddess of Athens? Hint

Semele

Aphrodite

Athena

Hera

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Question 8 of 10

8. Who was brother to Zeus and Hades, has the Roman name Neptune, and was the god of sea, earthquakes and horses? Hint

Poseidon

Nereus

Hermes

Aegeus

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Question 9 of 10

9. Who was the god of prophecy, music and healing? Hint

Apollo

Dionysus

Zeus

Pan

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Question 10 of 10

10. Who was the messenger of the gods and guide of dead souls to the Underworld? Hint

Hephaestus

Apollo

Hermes

Artemis

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. When the Trojan prince Paris was asked to judge which of three Olympian goddesses was the most beautiful, who did he choose?

Answer: Aphrodite

Aphrodite was the goddess of love, beauty and fertility. She was also a protectress of sailors.

2. Who showed a true character of craftmanship through the armor that he made for Achilles during the siege of Troy or the marvelous palaces that he built for the gods atop Mount Olympus?

Answer: Hephaestus

Hephaestus has a Roman name Vulcan. He was the god of blacksmiths. He also created the first woman, Pandora.

3. Who was the virgin goddess of the hunt and also helped women in childbirth but also brought sudden death with her arrows?

Answer: Artemis

When Apollo noticed that Artemis was spending a great deal of time hunting with the giant Orion, he decided to put an end to the relationship. He challenged Artemis to prove her skill at archery by shooting at an object floating far out at sea. Her shot was perfect. The target turned out to be the head of Orion.

4. Who was the god of war and was bested by Heracles in battle and was almost killed when stuffed into a jar by two giants?

Answer: Ares

In appearance, Ares was handsome and cruel. He is often depicted carrying a bloodstained spear. His throne on Mount Olympus was said to be covered in human skin.

5. Who granted Midas the power to turn whatever he touched into gold?

Answer: Dionysus

Dionysus was the god of wine. He was the son of Zeus and the mortal heroine Semele.

6. Who was the youngest son of the Titans Cronus and Rhea?

Answer: Zeus

Zeus is also known as Jupiter in the Roman Mythology. Zeus caused Cronus to vomit up his sisters and brothers.

7. Who was the patron goddess of Athens?

Answer: Athena

Athena was the goddess of crafts and the domestic arts and also those of war. Her symbol was the owl. She was originally the Great Goddess in the form of a bird.

8. Who was brother to Zeus and Hades, has the Roman name Neptune, and was the god of sea, earthquakes and horses?

Answer: Poseidon

Poseidon often adopted the shape of a steed. Poseidon had married Nereus's daughter, the sea-nymph Amphitrite.

9. Who was the god of prophecy, music and healing?

Answer: Apollo

It was he who brought about the demise of the mighty Achilles. Of all the heroes besieging the city of Troy in the Trojan War, Achilles was the best fighter by far. He had easily defeated the Trojan captain Hector in single combat.

10. Who was the messenger of the gods and guide of dead souls to the Underworld?

Answer: Hermes

It was Hermes' job to convey dead souls to the Underworld. And as patron of travelers, he was often shown in a wide-brimmed sun hat of straw. Hermes was known to the Romans as Mercury.

Source: Author mahatma

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