Greek Mythology Pre-Test

1. What place is considered to be the home of the Greek gods?

• Olympus
• Athens
• Kilimanjaro
• Gaea

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2. Which of the following gods are the rulers of the sky, the sea, and the underworld?

• Zeus, Aphrodite, Ares
• Poseidon, Hades, Athena
• Dionysus, Ares, Hephaestus
• Zeus, Poseidon, Hades

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3. Which of these Greek legends is a demigod?

• Narcissus
• Hercules
• Odysseus
• Icarus

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4. What is one way that the Greek people worshiped the gods and goddesses?

• Cursed their favorite god's rivals
• Committed animal sacrifices
• Cooked dinner for them
• None of the above

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5. How were the gods involved in the lives of the Greek people?

• The gods provided help and protection
• The gods gave them fortune and prosperity
• The gods helped them with love and personal growth
• All of the above

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6. Which of the following deities is most commonly associated with fire?

• Aphrodite
• Zeus
• Hades
• Hestia

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7. Which of the following deities was born from splitting Zeus's forehead open?

• Hephaestus
• Athena
• Ares
• Poseidon

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8. What is the most common role of demigods in Greek myths?

• Dying a tragic death
• Being a servant to the gods
• Committing brave and heroic acts
• Acting as villains to regular humans

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9. What is your definition of a hero? Provide at least three traits that, in your opinion, qualify somebody as a hero.

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10. Give at least one example of a fact you already know about Greek mythology.

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