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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 god of the sun?

  1. Inti

  2. Viracocha

  3. Pachamama

  4. Mama Quilla
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Inti was the Inca god of the sun, often depicted as a golden disk with a human face.

Multiple choice

In Babylonian mythology, who was the god of the sky?

  1. Anu

  2. Enlil

  3. Ea

  4. Inanna
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Anu was the Babylonian god of the sky, often depicted as a bearded old man with a lapis lazuli beard.

Multiple choice

In Assyrian mythology, who was the god of war?

  1. Ashur

  2. Ishtar

  3. Adad

  4. Nergal
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Ashur was the Assyrian god of war, often depicted as a warrior with a bow and arrow.

Multiple choice

In Hittite mythology, who was the god of the sun?

  1. Tarhunna

  2. Telipinu

  3. Inara

  4. Hannahanna
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Tarhunna was the Hittite god of the sun, often depicted as a young man with a winged disk.

Multiple choice

In Canaanite mythology, who was the god of the sea?

  1. Yam

  2. El

  3. Baal

  4. Asherah
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Yam was the Canaanite god of the sea, often depicted as a serpent or a dragon.

Multiple choice

In Phoenician mythology, who was the god of the underworld?

  1. Mot

  2. Baal

  3. Astarte

  4. Melqart
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Mot was the Phoenician god of the underworld, often depicted as a dark and gloomy figure.

Multiple choice

In Sumerian mythology, who was the god of the sky?

  1. An

  2. Enlil

  3. Enki

  4. Inanna
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An was the Sumerian god of the sky, often depicted as a bearded old man with a lapis lazuli beard.

Multiple choice

In ancient Egyptian art, the god Anubis was often depicted with the head of a:

  1. Jackal

  2. Falcon

  3. Ibis

  4. Sphinx
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Anubis, the ancient Egyptian god of embalming and the afterlife, was frequently portrayed with the head of a jackal, symbolizing his role as a guardian of the dead.

Multiple choice

In ancient Greek art, the goddess Athena was often depicted wearing a helmet and holding a:

  1. Spear

  2. Shield

  3. Bow and Arrow

  4. Caduceus
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Athena, the Greek goddess of wisdom, war, and crafts, was frequently portrayed wearing a helmet and holding a spear, symbolizing her strength and strategic prowess.

Multiple choice

In ancient Roman art, the god Jupiter was often depicted as a:

  1. Eagle

  2. Wolf

  3. Bull

  4. Horse
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Jupiter, the Roman god of the sky and thunder, was frequently represented as an eagle, symbolizing his power and authority.

Multiple choice

In ancient Greek art, the god Apollo was often depicted as a:

  1. Lyre

  2. Bow and Arrow

  3. Caduceus

  4. Trident
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Apollo, the Greek god of music, poetry, and prophecy, was frequently portrayed holding a lyre, symbolizing his musical talents and divine inspiration.

Multiple choice

In ancient Greek art, the god Hermes was often depicted wearing:

  1. Winged Sandals

  2. Caduceus

  3. Helmet

  4. Chariot
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Hermes, the Greek god of travelers, merchants, and thieves, was frequently portrayed wearing winged sandals, symbolizing his swiftness and ability to move between the worlds of the living and the dead.

Multiple choice

In Greek mythology, which god is associated with music and dance?

  1. Zeus

  2. Apollo

  3. Hades

  4. Ares
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Apollo is the Greek god of music, dance, and poetry.

Multiple choice

Which mythical creature is often depicted as a half-human, half-horse in Greek mythology?

  1. Centaur

  2. Minotaur

  3. Griffin

  4. Phoenix
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Centaurs are mythical creatures with the upper body of a human and the lower body of a horse.

Multiple choice

Which mythical creature is often associated with wisdom and knowledge in Greek mythology?

  1. Owl

  2. Eagle

  3. Raven

  4. Dove
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The owl is often associated with wisdom and knowledge in Greek mythology.