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World Mythology

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Review the deities, legendary figures, and ancient epics from Greek, Roman, Norse, and Egyptian mythology. This topic traces classical literature origins and ancient religious beliefs. Such history and culture questions are commonly found in the general awareness sections of state and central government exams.

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World Mythology Questions

Multiple choice

In Sherpa mythology, what is the name of the yeti, a legendary creature said to inhabit the high mountains?

  1. Abominable Snowman

  2. Bigfoot

  3. Sasquatch

  4. Yowie
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Explanation

The Abominable Snowman is a legendary creature said to inhabit the high mountains of the Himalayas and is often depicted as a large, hairy humanoid.

Multiple choice

In the novel "The Song of Achilles", what is the name of the Greek warrior who is in love with Achilles?

  1. Patroclus

  2. Achilles

  3. Briseis

  4. Hector
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Patroclus is the main character of the novel and is the Greek warrior who is in love with Achilles.

Multiple choice

In Greek mythology, which god is associated with the underworld?

  1. Zeus

  2. Hades

  3. Poseidon

  4. Apollo
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Hades is the Greek god of the underworld, the realm of the dead.

Multiple choice

Which of the following myths is associated with the creation of the world in Norse mythology?

  1. The Myth of Yggdrasil

  2. The Myth of Ragnarok

  3. The Myth of the Aesir-Vanir War

  4. The Myth of the Creation of the Nine Worlds
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Explanation

The Myth of the Creation of the Nine Worlds tells the story of how the god Odin and his brothers created the nine worlds of Norse mythology.

Multiple choice

In Egyptian mythology, which god is associated with the sun?

  1. Ra

  2. Osiris

  3. Anubis

  4. Thoth
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Ra is the Egyptian god of the sun, often depicted as a man with a falcon head.

Multiple choice

In Mayan mythology, which god is associated with maize?

  1. Kukulcan

  2. Hunab Ku

  3. Itzamna

  4. Chaac
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Itzamna is the Mayan god of maize, often depicted as a man with a long beard and a serpent's body.

Multiple choice

In Aztec mythology, which god is associated with war?

  1. Huitzilopochtli

  2. Quetzalcoatl

  3. Tlaloc

  4. Mictlantecuhtli
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Huitzilopochtli is the Aztec god of war, often depicted as a young man with a hummingbird headdress.

Multiple choice

Which of the following myths is associated with the origin of the Japanese imperial family?

  1. The Myth of Amaterasu

  2. The Myth of Susanoo

  3. The Myth of the Eight Islands

  4. The Myth of the Great Flood
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The Myth of Amaterasu tells the story of how the sun goddess Amaterasu emerged from a cave and brought light to the world.

Multiple choice

In Polynesian mythology, which god is associated with the sea?

  1. Kane

  2. Lono

  3. Ku

  4. Kanaloa
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Explanation

Kanaloa is the Polynesian god of the sea, often depicted as a giant octopus or squid.

Multiple choice

Which of the following myths is associated with the origin of the Hawaiian islands?

  1. The Myth of Pele

  2. The Myth of Maui

  3. The Myth of the Menehune

  4. The Myth of the Great Flood
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The Myth of Pele tells the story of how the goddess Pele created the Hawaiian islands by spewing lava from her volcano.

Multiple choice

In Native American mythology, which god is associated with thunder?

  1. Thor

  2. Zeus

  3. Indra

  4. Chaac
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Explanation

Chaac is the Mayan god of thunder, often depicted as a man with a long beard and a serpent's body.

Multiple choice

Which of the following myths is associated with the origin of the Australian Aboriginal people?

  1. The Myth of the Dreamtime

  2. The Myth of the Rainbow Serpent

  3. The Myth of the Great Flood

  4. The Myth of the Eight Ancestors
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The Myth of the Dreamtime tells the story of how the world was created by ancestral beings during the Dreamtime.

Multiple choice

In African mythology, which god is associated with the sky?

  1. Nyame

  2. Mawu

  3. Lisa

  4. Olorun
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Nyame is the Akan god of the sky, often depicted as a man with a long beard and a serpent's body.

Multiple choice

Which of the following myths is associated with the origin of the universe in Babylonian mythology?

  1. The Myth of Enuma Elish

  2. The Myth of Gilgamesh

  3. The Myth of the Great Flood

  4. The Myth of the Eight Ancestors
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The Myth of Enuma Elish tells the story of how the god Marduk created the universe by defeating the goddess Tiamat.

Multiple choice

Which folk hero is known for his strength and bravery in fighting against injustice?

  1. Hercules

  2. Achilles

  3. Odysseus

  4. Perseus
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Explanation

Hercules is a Greek folk hero known for his strength and bravery, who is said to have performed twelve labors.