Mythology Quiz

Match the following Roman gods with their Greek equivalents.

• Hermes

• Mercury

• Poseidon

• Jupiter

• Hades

• Neptune

• Zeus

• Mars

• Ares

• Pluto

In Greek mythology, _____ is known for his twelve labors.

What is the primary theme of the myth of Icarus and Daedalus?

• The dangers of hubris

• The power of love

• The importance of loyalty

• The inevitability of fate

In Norse mythology, Loki is known as a _______

In Norse mythology, what is the name of the world tree that connects the nine worlds?

• Yggdrasil

• Mímameiðr

• Hliðskjálf

• Bifröst

Both Greek and Norse mythologies feature pantheons of gods and goddesses. What is a key difference between these pantheons?

• Greek gods are primarily associated with sea and ocean domains, while Norse gods are associated with land and sky.

• Greek gods are typically depicted as immortal, while Norse gods can be mortal and subject to death.

• Greek gods are known for their trickery and cunning, while Norse gods are more straightforward and honorable.

• Greek gods often intervene directly in mortal affairs, while Norse gods prefer to act through intermediaries or proxies.

How does the concept of the afterlife in Ancient Egyptian mythology compare to that in Greek mythology?

• Both involve reincarnation

• Both involve a judgment of the soul

• Both involve a paradise for the righteous

• Both involve the weighing of the heart

Which book guides the dead people to the afterlife?

Match the following gods with their roles in Hindu mythology.

• The destroyer god among the Trinity

• Brahma

• The creator god among the Trinity

• Vishnu

• The preserver god among the Trinity

• Shiva

In Japanese mythology, who is the sun goddess and one of the most important deities?

• Susanoo

• Izanami

• Amaterasu

• Izanagi