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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 Roman mythology, who was the goddess of marriage, childbirth, and women?

  1. Juno

  2. Venus

  3. Minerva

  4. Diana
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Juno was the Roman goddess of marriage, childbirth, and women. She was also the protector of the state and the patron goddess of Rome.

Multiple choice

Which Roman god was known as the god of war?

  1. Mars

  2. Jupiter

  3. Neptune

  4. Pluto
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Mars was the Roman god of war. He was also the god of agriculture and fertility.

Multiple choice

Who was the Roman goddess of wisdom and crafts?

  1. Minerva

  2. Juno

  3. Venus

  4. Diana
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Minerva was the Roman goddess of wisdom, crafts, and war strategy. She was also the patron goddess of Rome.

Multiple choice

Which Roman god was known as the god of the underworld?

  1. Pluto

  2. Neptune

  3. Jupiter

  4. Mars
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Pluto was the Roman god of the underworld. He was also the god of wealth and agriculture.

Multiple choice

Who was the Roman goddess of the hunt, wilderness, and childbirth?

  1. Diana

  2. Venus

  3. Juno

  4. Minerva
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Diana was the Roman goddess of the hunt, wilderness, and childbirth. She was also the patron goddess of young girls.

Multiple choice

Which Roman god was known as the god of the sea?

  1. Neptune

  2. Mars

  3. Jupiter

  4. Pluto
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Neptune was the Roman god of the sea. He was also the god of earthquakes and horses.

Multiple choice

Who was the Roman goddess of love, beauty, and fertility?

  1. Venus

  2. Juno

  3. Minerva

  4. Diana
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Venus was the Roman goddess of love, beauty, and fertility. She was also the patron goddess of prostitutes.

Multiple choice

Which Roman god was known as the king of the gods?

  1. Jupiter

  2. Mars

  3. Neptune

  4. Pluto
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Jupiter was the Roman god of the sky and thunder. He was also the king of the gods.

Multiple choice

Who was the Roman god of fire and metalworking?

  1. Vulcan

  2. Mars

  3. Jupiter

  4. Neptune
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Vulcan was the Roman god of fire and metalworking. He was also the patron god of blacksmiths.

Multiple choice

Which Roman goddess was known as the goddess of agriculture and fertility?

  1. Ceres

  2. Juno

  3. Venus

  4. Diana
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Ceres was the Roman goddess of agriculture and fertility. She was also the patron goddess of mothers.

Multiple choice

Who was the Roman god of wine?

  1. Bacchus

  2. Mars

  3. Jupiter

  4. Neptune
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Bacchus was the Roman god of wine. He was also the patron god of revelry and parties.

Multiple choice

Which Roman goddess was known as the goddess of wisdom and war strategy?

  1. Minerva

  2. Juno

  3. Venus

  4. Diana
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Minerva was the Roman goddess of wisdom and war strategy. She was also the patron goddess of crafts and trades.

Multiple choice

Who was the Roman god of the underworld and wealth?

  1. Pluto

  2. Mars

  3. Jupiter

  4. Neptune
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Pluto was the Roman god of the underworld and wealth. He was also the god of agriculture.

Multiple choice

Which Roman god was known as the god of the sea and earthquakes?

  1. Neptune

  2. Mars

  3. Jupiter

  4. Pluto
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Neptune was the Roman god of the sea and earthquakes. He was also the god of horses.

Multiple choice

Who was the Roman goddess of love, beauty, and fertility?

  1. Venus

  2. Juno

  3. Minerva

  4. Diana
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Explanation

Venus was the Roman goddess of love, beauty, and fertility. She was also the patron goddess of prostitutes.