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World Mythology

4,373 Questions

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

What is Aegis which belonged to Zeus?

  1. Spear

  2. Shield

  3. Footwear

  4. Headwear
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

In Greek mythology, the Aegis was Zeus's protective shield, sometimes also associated with Athena. It was not a spear, footwear, or headwear.

Multiple choice

In Greek mythology, who turned everything he touched into gold?

  1. Aurum

  2. Herculese

  3. Midas

  4. Achilles
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

In Greek mythology, King Midas was granted a wish by Dionysus and asked that everything he touched would turn to gold. This 'Midas touch' became a curse when he couldn't eat or embrace his daughter. The story teaches us about greed and unintended consequences.

Multiple choice

The legendary hero of Troy.

  1. Aeneas

  2. Carthage

  3. Ikebana

  4. Vostok
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Aeneas was a legendary Trojan hero who escaped the fall of Troy and according to legend, founded the Roman race. He is the protagonist of Virgil's epic poem the Aeneid. Carthage is a city, Ikebana a Japanese art, and Vostok a Russian research station.

Multiple choice

The most famous Greek poet

  1. Ahura Mazda

  2. Homer

  3. Han

  4. Confusius
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Homer is traditionally credited as the author of the epic poems the Iliad and the Odyssey, foundational works of Greek literature. Ahura Mazda is a Persian deity, Han refers to Chinese dynasties, and Confucius was a Chinese philosopher - none were Greek poets.

Multiple choice

The God of Parsees

  1. Ahura Mazda

  2. Homer

  3. Han

  4. Confusius
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Ahura Mazda is the supreme deity in Zoroastrianism, the ancient religion of Persia that is still practiced by Parsees (Parsis) today. Homer was a Greek poet, Han refers to Chinese dynasties, and Confucius was a Chinese philosopher - none are deities in Zoroastrianism.

Multiple choice

The greatest of the Greek Tragedians

  1. Cyrus

  2. Sappho

  3. Sophocles

  4. Shih-Hwang Ti

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Sophocles was one of the three great Greek tragedians (with Aeschylus and Euripides), famous for plays like Oedipus Rex and Antigone. Cyrus was Persian, Sappho was a lyric poet (not tragedian), and Shih-Hwang Ti was Chinese - none were Greek playwrights.

Multiple choice

Who was the major woman involved in the 'Trojan War”?

  1. <span style="font-family:=" mso-fareast-font-family:="times=" new="roman=">Venus<span style="">

  2. <span style="font-family:=" mso-fareast-font-family:="times=" new="roman=">Artemis

  3. <span style="font-family:=" mso-fareast-font-family:="times=" new="roman=">Helen Of Troy

  4. <span style="font-family:=" mso-fareast-font-family:="times=" new="roman=">None of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation
  1. Helen of Troy