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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 Chinese mythology, what is the name of the dragon that is said to be the ancestor of all dragons?

  1. Shenlong

  2. Yinglong

  3. Zulong

  4. Tianlong
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Zulong is a dragon that is said to be the ancestor of all dragons. It is a powerful and benevolent dragon that is often depicted as a golden dragon with a long, serpentine body.

Multiple choice

In Japanese mythology, what is the name of the dragon that is said to be the guardian of the sacred sword Kusanagi-no-Tsurugi?

  1. Yamata no Orochi

  2. Kusanagi-no-Tsurugi

  3. Amaterasu

  4. Tsukuyomi
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Yamata no Orochi is a dragon that is said to be the guardian of the sacred sword Kusanagi-no-Tsurugi. It is an eight-headed dragon that was slain by the god Susanoo.

Multiple choice

In Aztec mythology, what is the name of the serpent god who is associated with fire and destruction?

  1. Quetzalcoatl

  2. Huitzilopochtli

  3. Tlaloc

  4. Xipe Totec
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Huitzilopochtli is a serpent god who is associated with fire and destruction. He is the patron god of the Aztecs and is often depicted as a blue-skinned god with a hummingbird headdress.

Multiple choice

In Mayan mythology, what is the name of the serpent god who is associated with the creation of the world?

  1. Kukulkan

  2. Itzamna

  3. Hunab Ku

  4. Ix Chel
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Itzamna is a serpent god who is associated with the creation of the world. He is often depicted as an old man with a long beard and a serpent's body.

Multiple choice

Which ancient Egyptian god was associated with travel and protection of travelers?

  1. Ra

  2. Osiris

  3. Anubis

  4. Thoth
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Thoth, the god of wisdom, writing, and magic, was also associated with travel and was believed to protect travelers on their journeys.

Multiple choice

Which ancient Egyptian god was associated with travel and protection of travelers?

  1. Ra

  2. Osiris

  3. Anubis

  4. Thoth
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Thoth, the god of wisdom, writing, and magic, was also associated with travel and was believed to protect travelers on their journeys.

Multiple choice

In Alfred, Lord Tennyson's poem "Ulysses", what is the name of the hero who returns to Ithaca after many years of wandering?

  1. Achilles

  2. Hector

  3. Odysseus

  4. Agamemnon
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Ulysses is the Latin name for Odysseus, the hero of Homer's Odyssey, who returns to Ithaca after many years of wandering.

Multiple choice

In Greek mythology, what was the name of the primordial god of chaos?

  1. Zeus

  2. Hades

  3. Poseidon

  4. Chaos
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Chaos was the primordial god of chaos in Greek mythology, from which all other gods and the universe were born.

Multiple choice

In Egyptian mythology, what was the name of the god of order and creation?

  1. Ra

  2. Osiris

  3. Anubis

  4. Thoth
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Ra was the Egyptian god of the sun, order, and creation.

Multiple choice

In Norse mythology, what was the name of the god of chaos and darkness?

  1. Odin

  2. Thor

  3. Loki

  4. Hel
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Loki was the Norse god of chaos, darkness, and mischief.

Multiple choice

In Chinese mythology, what was the name of the primordial god of chaos?

  1. Pan Gu

  2. Nu Wa

  3. Fuxi

  4. Shennong
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Pan Gu was the Chinese primordial god of chaos, who separated the heavens and the earth.

Multiple choice

In Japanese mythology, what was the name of the god of chaos and darkness?

  1. Izanagi

  2. Izanami

  3. Susanoo

  4. Amaterasu
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Susanoo was the Japanese god of chaos, darkness, and storms.

Multiple choice

In Babylonian mythology, what was the name of the god of chaos and darkness?

  1. Marduk

  2. Tiamat

  3. Enki

  4. Inanna
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Tiamat was the Babylonian goddess of chaos and darkness, who was defeated by the god Marduk.

Multiple choice

In Aztec mythology, what was the name of the god of chaos and darkness?

  1. Huitzilopochtli

  2. Quetzalcoatl

  3. Tezcatlipoca

  4. Xipe Totec
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Tezcatlipoca was the Aztec god of chaos, darkness, and night.

Multiple choice

In Mayan mythology, what was the name of the god of chaos and darkness?

  1. Hunab Ku

  2. Itzamna

  3. Ah Puch

  4. Kukulcan
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Ah Puch was the Mayan god of chaos, darkness, and death.