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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 Greek mythology, who was the god of the underworld?

  1. Zeus

  2. Hades

  3. Poseidon

  4. Apollo
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Explanation

Hades was the Greek god of the underworld and the dead.

Multiple choice

In Norse mythology, what is the name of the giant wolf that is destined to kill the god Odin during Ragnarök?

  1. Fenrir

  2. Jörmungandr

  3. Loki

  4. Hel
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Explanation

Fenrir is a giant wolf in Norse mythology who is destined to kill the god Odin during Ragnarök.

Multiple choice

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

  1. Ra

  2. Osiris

  3. Anubis

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

Multiple choice

In Japanese mythology, what is the name of the eight-headed serpent that was slain by the god Susanoo?

  1. Orochi

  2. Yamata no Orochi

  3. Kusanagi-no-Tsurugi

  4. Amaterasu
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Yamata no Orochi was an eight-headed serpent in Japanese mythology that was slain by the god Susanoo.

Multiple choice

In Chinese mythology, what is the name of the mythical creature that is said to be the guardian of the underworld?

  1. The Dragon King

  2. The Jade Emperor

  3. The Monkey King

  4. The Ox-Head and Horse-Face
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D Correct answer
Explanation

The Ox-Head and Horse-Face are two mythical creatures in Chinese mythology that are said to be the guardians of the underworld.

Multiple choice

In Aztec mythology, what is the name of the god of rain and thunder?

  1. Tlaloc

  2. Huitzilopochtli

  3. Quetzalcoatl

  4. Xipe Totec
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Explanation

Tlaloc was the Aztec god of rain and thunder and was often depicted as a man with a mask made of jade.

Multiple choice

In Mayan mythology, what is the name of the god of death and the underworld?

  1. Ah Puch

  2. Kukulkan

  3. Itzamna

  4. Hunab Ku
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Explanation

Ah Puch was the Mayan god of death and the underworld and was often depicted as a skeleton with a skull for a head.

Multiple choice

In Inca mythology, what is the name of 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 and was often depicted as a man with a golden mask.

Multiple choice

In Polynesian mythology, what is the name of the god of the sea?

  1. Kanaloa

  2. Lono

  3. Ku

  4. Kane
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Explanation

Kanaloa was the Polynesian god of the sea and was often depicted as a man with a fish tail.

Multiple choice

In Native American mythology, what is the name of the trickster god?

  1. Coyote

  2. Raven

  3. Spider

  4. Bear
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Coyote is a trickster god in Native American mythology who is often depicted as a clever and mischievous animal.

Multiple choice

In African mythology, what is the name of the god of the sky?

  1. Nyame

  2. Olorun

  3. Mawu

  4. Lisa
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Nyame is the African god of the sky and is often depicted as a man with a long beard.

Multiple choice

In Australian Aboriginal mythology, what is the name of the creator god?

  1. Bunjil

  2. Baiame

  3. Daramulun

  4. Gnowee
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Bunjil is the creator god in Australian Aboriginal mythology and is often depicted as a wedge-tailed eagle.

Multiple choice

In Inuit mythology, what is the name of the goddess of the sea?

  1. Sedna

  2. Nuliajuk

  3. Arnapkapfaaluk

  4. Qailertetang
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Sedna is the Inuit goddess of the sea and is often depicted as a woman with a fish tail.

Multiple choice

In ancient Greece, which ritual was performed to honor the god Dionysus?

  1. The Eleusinian Mysteries

  2. The Dionysian Mysteries

  3. The Panathenaia

  4. The Olympic Games
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Explanation

The Dionysian Mysteries were a series of religious rituals and ceremonies held in honor of the Greek god Dionysus, the god of wine, revelry, and theater.

Multiple choice

Which ancient Greek ritual was held to honor the god Apollo?

  1. The Pythian Games

  2. The Isthmian Games

  3. The Nemean Games

  4. The Olympic Games
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Explanation

The Pythian Games were a quadrennial athletic and musical festival held in honor of the god Apollo at Delphi, Greece.