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Greek Mythology Review
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He is graceful, mischievous, and his winged feet make him swift in motion.
Hippomenes
Hydra
Hermes
Heracles
2
Name this mythical creature:
Cerberus
Cyclopes
Minotaur
Hydra
3
A silver chariot drawn by two white horses was driven by this first goddess of the moon.
Selene
Scalene
Celena
Artemis
4
The food and drink of Mt. Olympus residents.
Honey and Nectar
Ambrosia and Nectar
Pomegranate Seeds
Wine and Bread
5
What is the name of the secret trick Odysseus planned in Troy?
Secret Horsie
We Win
Wooden Horse Trick
I'm Not Really a Horse
6
Every meal in ancient Greece began and ended with an offering to this maiden goddess.
Hestia
Helen
Eurydice
Helena
7
This monster was forced to live in a labyrinth where it would eat people trapped inside.
Manticore
Griffin
Mimas
Minotaur
8
This beautiful nymph could do nothing but say “Farewell” to her beloved; she couldn't help him.
Eugenia
Echinacea
Echo
Eunice
9
The vulture, the dog, and venomous snake are symbols for which god?
Hermes
Zeus
Dionysus
Ares
10
The unloved son of Olympus, he is known for being kind and peace-loving.
Hercules
Hermes
Heracles
Hepheastus
11
Hades tricked Persephone into doing this so she would never be able to fully live on Earth.
Planting a pomegranate seed.
Watering a pomegranate plant.
Pretending to be a statue.
Eating a pomegranate seed.
12
Star clusters thought to be Callisto and Arcas are called the
Dippers
or these ancient names.
Big Dipper and Little Dipper
Big Bear and Little Bear.
Merak and Polaris
Big Beast and Little Beast
13
He ruled as King of all the gods and goddesses.
Hades
Zeus
Poseidon
Chronus
14
What did the winner of the Olympic games where on his head?
Nike Swoosh
Winged Sandals
Laurel Wreath
Flower Chain
15
Who is the god/goddess of wisdom and weaving?
Arachne
Demeter
Athena
Hera
16
She challenged men to race her; it was only by the golden apples that she found a husband.
Atalanta
Hippomenes
Aphrodite
Arachne
17
What is the last letter of the Greek alphabet?
Beta
Omega
Alpha
Theta
18
The act of mortals most punished by the gods and goddesses.
Hummus
Hubris
Human
19
Athens is recognized as the birthplace of this modern day from of government.
Democracy
Communism
Demolition
Democratic
20
He carries arrows tipped with a love inducing concoction -considered one of the most beautiful.
Hippomenes
Theos
Eros
Narcissus
21
The instrument, a tool of Orpheus, giving much pleasure to the gods and goddessesof Mt. Olympus
Drum
Mandolin
Lyre
Pan Flute
22
Orpheus lost his wife to Hades when he failed to trust and did this, losing Eurydice forever.
He played his lyre.
He told her to go away.
He looked back at her.
He gave Cerberus a cookie.
23
Which of the following is Apollo NOT the god of?
Music
Light
Seasons
Prophecy
24
Chronos was forced to have a drink causing him to disgorge the children he had eaten whole.
Vinegar
Ambrosia
Water and wine
A mustard and wine drink.
25
Who is not a Greek mythical hero?
Perseus
Theseus
Hallsy
Achilles
26
Heracles acted as a diplomat when he asked his father to welcome back this Titan fire thief.
Prometheus
Oddyseus
Theseus
Epimetheus
27
Who is the goddess of the seasons?
Hestia
Persephone
Medusa
Demeter
28
Greeks believed these flew around to punish evil doers in the lands of the living and dead.
Harpies
Hydras
Furies
Gorgons
29
What was Icarus' punishment for disobeying his father's instructions about how to fly?
He plunged to his death in the sea
He was eaten by lions
He was locked in the Labyrinth
He was killed by Zeus with a thunderbo
30
Heracles is a...
half - god
demi - god
mortal
half - blood
31
These fearful monsters of the underworld had wings, stony stares and hissing hairstyles.
Spartans
Gorgons
Harpies
Furies
32
He guards the gates of the underworld and is only tamed by soft music and sweet honey treats.
Cerberus
Siren
Centaur
Hydra
33
What was Heracles first labor?
Go to Hades and capture Cerberus
Killing the Nemean Lion
Killing the Hydra
Cleaning the stables
34
Which team will win Greek Day?
Corinthians
Megarians
Spartans
Athenians
35
What you do to ask about the plans of the gods and goddesses.
Ask them
Ask the Emperor
Go to the temple
Ask the Oracle
36
In Greek mythology, what is the name of the first generation of gods?
Olympians
The Elders
Titans
Immortals
37
What is the name of the woman who opened the box and brought evil into the world?
Echo
Pandora
Arachne
Danae
38
This temple was constructed of pure white marble and gold for the goddess Athena.
The Philippeion
The Acropolis
The Parthenon
The Erechtheion
39
What was the curse given to King Midas?
he would sleep for 100 years
anything he touches turns to gold
to be in love with himself
can't speak first
40
Mt.Olympus, a true geographic feature, sits this high above sea level.
10, 570 ft
9, 750 ft
10, 750 ft
9, 570 ft
41
Who was the mother of the six first Olympians?
Alchmene
Hera
Gaea
Rhea
42
What was Dionysus god of?
Wine
Fruit
Wheat
Grapes
43
Women were not allowed to attend these two popular events in ancient Greece.
The oracle and temples
The market and olympics
The plays and olympics
The theater and olympics
44
He was the hunting friend of Artemis who suffered a terrible fate by her accurate arrow.
Oeneus
Orion
Homer
Hemes
45
This empire admired the Greeks so much they adopted their traditions into their culture.
The Americans
The Romans
The Egyptians
The Italians
46
He brought the head of Medusa back to the king to save his mother from a horrid marriage.
Phoebus
Phineus
Perseus
Orpheus
47
When Theseus enters the labyrinth, who gives him a string to find his way through and out?
Hippolyta
Hippomones
Arachne
Ariadne
48
In Greek mythology, what is the name of the water that runs through the underworld?
Incubus
Ulysseus
The River Sticks
The River Styx
49
This place was a sanctuary built for Zeus and originally the Olympic games were held here.
Olympus
Olympei
Olympos
Olympia
50
This beast, able to regenerate limbs, lived in the swamps and marshes of Argos.
Hebe
Hydro
Hydra
Helios