Mythology Quiz

What do creation myths explain?

• How a country was founded

• How the world was created

• The tension between fact and fiction

• The role of heroes in myths

What is a common theme in national myths?

• How the world was created

• The role of divine intervention

• How a country or culture was started

• The tension between fact and fiction

What is the primary genre of epic poetry?

• Short stories

• Novels

• Genre (type of literature)

• Essays

What is a characteristic of epics?

• They are short and concise

• They take place across a broad expanse of land

• They are written in modern times

• They focus on everyday life

Who were bards?

• Warriors

• Farmers

• Musicians and poets

• Kings

When did Homer write down some ideas for the Odyssey?

• Around 500 BCE

• Around 1000 BCE

• Around 800 BCE

• Around 300 BCE

Who are the creators in the 1st generation of Greek gods?

• Zeus and Hera

• Gaia and Ouranos

• Kronos and Rhea

• Apollo and Artemis

Who is the king of the Titans?

• Zeus

• Hermes

• Kronos

• Apollo

What is a common theme in literature according to the document?

• People who try to avoid their fates often end up sealing it.

• Heroes always win in the end.

• Love conquers all.

• Good always triumphs over evil.

Who is the god of wisdom and war in Greek mythology?

• Zeus

• Athena

• Hermes

• Apollo