Greek Gods and Goddesses

What did Zeus do when he was unhappy?

• throw a thunderbolt

• create a hurricane

• make a volcano erupt

What was Poseidon's trident used for?

• to make waves in the ocean

• to catch fish to eat

• to create earthquakes

Poseidon was god of the sea and ________.

• beaches

• horses

• all animals

Apollo is the god of music. He uses a lyre to play music. What is a lyre?

• a horn

• a flute

• a harp

Who were the sons of Zeus? Pick two choices.

• Dionysus

• Ares

• Apollo

• Hades

Who is the dishonest brother of Zeus and Poseidon that rules the underworld?

• Dionysus

• Hades

• Apollo

• Ares

Hera was the goddess of marriage and children. Who is her husband?

• Zeus

• Poseidon

• Hades

• Apollo

A famous temple called the Parthenon was built to honor this goddess. Who was she?

• Rhea

• Demeter

• Athena

• Iris

Athena was the goddess of_________.

• reason

• intelligence

• literature

• all of the above

Who was the mother of all gods?

• Athena

• Hera

• Rhea

• Demter