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Greek Mythology

written by: jenn454
 
A general quiz on gods, heroes, creatures, and myths of ancient Greece.

Question 1:


This Greek goddess offered Paris the most beautiful mortal woman in the world, Helen of Troy. In exchange, Paris awarded her with a golden apple signifying that she was the most beautiful among the Greek goddesses.
Demeter
Aphrodite
Athena
Hera

Question 2:


This Greek god is the son of Zeus and Leto, and Artemis's twin.
Apollo
Hera
Hades
Poseidon

Question 3:


The centaur is a Greek mythological creature, which is described as being half man and half goat.
False
True

Question 4:


Ariadne, the goddess of fertility, fell in love with this Greek hero, and gave him a magical sword, which he used to slay the Minotaur.
Theseus
Achilles
Perseus
Heracles

Question 5:


This race of Greek powerful deities, led by Cronus, ruled during the Golden Age, but were eventually overthrown by the Olympian gods.  (place mouse pointer over ? icon to view hints or answer requirements)


Question 6:


He is the Greek god of the sun, famous for driving a fiery chariot across the sky.
Poseidon
Artemis
Apollo
Helios

Question 7:


Hercules was made to perform twelve great tasks, called "The Twelve Labours of Hercules", as a penance for what crime?
The murder of his own wife and children
The attempted murder of Creon, the king of Thebes
The attempted murder of Eyrystheus, the king of Tiryns
The murder of his parents

Question 8:


In Greek mythology, this three-headed dog guarded the entrance to the Hades, the underworld.  (place mouse pointer over ? icon to view hints or answer requirements)


Question 9:


These minor Greek deities, represented as beautiful maidens, are personifications of the creative and fostering activities of nature.
Nymphs
Fairies
Sprites
Elves

Question 10:


Thetis, the mother of Achilles, tried to make her son immortal by holding him by the feet and dipping him in what river?
Lethe
Cocytus
Acheron
Styx

 
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