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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, what was the name of the god of chaos and darkness?

  1. Viracocha

  2. Pachamama

  3. Supay

  4. Inti
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Supay was the Inca god of chaos, darkness, and the underworld.

Multiple choice

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

  1. Kane

  2. Lono

  3. Ku

  4. Kanaloa
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Kanaloa was the Polynesian god of chaos, darkness, and the underworld.

Multiple choice

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

  1. Coyote

  2. Raven

  3. Great Spirit

  4. Manitou
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Explanation

Coyote was the Native American god of chaos, darkness, and trickery.

Multiple choice

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

  1. Anansi

  2. Legba

  3. Eshu

  4. Ogun
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Eshu was the African god of chaos, darkness, and trickery.

Multiple choice

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

  1. Baiame

  2. Daramulun

  3. Bunjil

  4. Yhi
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Yhi was the Aboriginal Australian god of chaos, darkness, and death.

Multiple choice

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

  1. Tane

  2. Rongo

  3. Haumia-tiketike

  4. Tangaroa
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Tangaroa was the Maori god of chaos, darkness, and the sea.

Multiple choice

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

  1. Kane

  2. Lono

  3. Ku

  4. Kanaloa
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Kanaloa was the Hawaiian god of chaos, darkness, and the underworld.

Multiple choice

In Greek mythology, who was the hero who killed the Minotaur?

  1. Theseus

  2. Hercules

  3. Odysseus

  4. Achilles
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Explanation

Theseus was the hero who traveled to Crete, navigated the Labyrinth, and killed the Minotaur, a half-man, half-bull creature.

Multiple choice

In Norse mythology, who was the god of thunder and strength?

  1. Odin

  2. Thor

  3. Loki

  4. Freyja
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Thor was the Norse god of thunder, strength, and protection. He was known for his mighty hammer, Mjölnir.

Multiple choice

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

  1. Anubis

  2. Osiris

  3. Ra

  4. Isis
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Explanation

Anubis was the Egyptian god of the underworld, mummification, and the afterlife. He was often depicted with the head of a jackal.

Multiple choice

In Chinese mythology, who was the goddess of the moon?

  1. Chang'e

  2. Nuwa

  3. Xi Wangmu

  4. Heng'e
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Explanation

Chang'e was the Chinese goddess of the moon. She was known for her beauty and her association with immortality.

Multiple choice

In Japanese mythology, who was the god of storms and thunder?

  1. Susanoo

  2. Amaterasu

  3. Tsukuyomi

  4. Inari
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Explanation

Susanoo was the Japanese god of storms, thunder, and the sea. He was known for his wild and unpredictable nature.

Multiple choice

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

  1. Huitzilopochtli

  2. Quetzalcoatl

  3. Tezcatlipoca

  4. Xipe Totec
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Explanation

Huitzilopochtli was the Aztec god of the sun, war, and sacrifice. He was the patron god of the Aztec capital, Tenochtitlan.

Multiple choice

In Mayan mythology, who was the god of rain and thunder?

  1. Chaac

  2. Kukulkan

  3. Itzamna

  4. Ah Puch
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Explanation

Chaac was the Mayan god of rain, thunder, and lightning. He was often depicted with a long nose and a gaping mouth.

Multiple choice

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

  1. Inti

  2. Pachamama

  3. Viracocha

  4. Supay
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Inti was the Inca god of the sun. He was the most important god in the Inca pantheon and was often depicted as a golden disc with a human face.