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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 Inca mythology, who was the trickster god known for his cunning and ability to deceive others?

  1. Viracocha

  2. Pachamama

  3. Inti

  4. Supay
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Supay was the Inca god of the underworld and death, often depicted as a cunning and intelligent trickster figure.

Multiple choice

In Chinese mythology, who was the trickster god known for his mischievous nature and ability to play pranks on others?

  1. Sun Wukong

  2. Nezha

  3. Guan Yu

  4. Zhang Fei
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Sun Wukong was the Chinese trickster god, often depicted as a mischievous and playful monkey who enjoyed playing pranks on others.

Multiple choice

In Korean mythology, who was the trickster figure known for his cunning and ability to outwit others?

  1. Dokkaebi

  2. Gumiho

  3. Hahoe Mask

  4. Cheoyong
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Dokkaebi were Korean goblin-like creatures often depicted as cunning and intelligent tricksters who could outwit others and cause mischief.

Multiple choice

In the popular video game series "God of War", Kratos embarks on a journey to seek revenge against which deity?

  1. Zeus

  2. Hades

  3. Poseidon

  4. Ares
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In the "God of War" series, Kratos seeks revenge against Ares, the Greek god of war, for the death of his family.

Multiple choice

In the creation myth of the Khasis, what is the name of the supreme being who brought forth the earth and sky?

  1. U Blei

  2. Ka U Nongthaw

  3. Lei Nongsynshar

  4. U Suid Nongthaw
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U Blei is the supreme being in Khasi mythology, often depicted as a benevolent creator who brought forth the earth and sky.

Multiple choice

In the creation myth of the Todas, what is the name of the creator god who fashioned the world using his breath?

  1. Teikirzi

  2. Wedo

  3. Porul

  4. Nirar
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Teikirzi is the creator god in Toda mythology, who breathed life into the world and shaped it using his breath.

Multiple choice

In the creation myth of the Mundas, who is the creator god who fashioned the world using his axe?

  1. Sing Bonga

  2. Jaher Era

  3. Bonga

  4. Marang Buru
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Sing Bonga is the creator god in Munda mythology, who used his axe to shape the world and create all living beings.

Multiple choice

In the creation myth of the Nagas, who is the creator god who fashioned the world using his tears?

  1. Pathian

  2. Wangshu

  3. Puithiba

  4. Tapaimai
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Pathian is the creator god in Naga mythology, who shed tears that transformed into the world and all living beings.

Multiple choice

In the creation myth of the Khasis, who is the creator goddess who fashioned the world using her loom?

  1. Ka U Nongthaw

  2. U Blei

  3. Lei Nongsynshar

  4. U Suid Nongthaw
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Ka U Nongthaw is the creator goddess in Khasi mythology, who wove the world into existence using her loom.

Multiple choice

What was the name of the famous Greek sculptor who created the statue of Zeus at Olympia?

  1. Phidias

  2. Praxiteles

  3. Lysippus

  4. Scopas
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Phidias was a famous Greek sculptor who created the statue of Zeus at Olympia, which was considered to be one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.

Multiple choice

What was the name of the famous Greek poet who wrote the Iliad and the Odyssey?

  1. Homer

  2. Hesiod

  3. Sappho

  4. Pindar
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Homer is known for writing the Iliad and the Odyssey, which are two of the most famous epic poems in Western literature.

Multiple choice

Which ancient Greek poet is famous for his epic poems, the Iliad and the Odyssey?

  1. Homer

  2. Hesiod

  3. Sappho

  4. Pindar
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Homer is traditionally said to be the author of the epic poems the Iliad and the Odyssey, which are foundational works of ancient Greek literature.

Multiple choice

In Greek mythology, what is the name of the underworld?

  1. Tartarus

  2. Hades

  3. Elysium

  4. Asphodel Meadows
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Hades is the Greek god of the underworld and the dead.

Multiple choice

According to ancient Egyptian mythology, what is the name of the god of the dead?

  1. Anubis

  2. Osiris

  3. Ra

  4. Thoth
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Anubis is the Egyptian god of the dead and the afterlife.

Multiple choice

In Norse mythology, what is the name of the realm of the dead?

  1. Helheim

  2. Asgard

  3. Midgard

  4. Jotunheim
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Helheim is the Norse realm of the dead, ruled by the goddess Hel.