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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

Which of the following gods was not a member of the Ennead of Heliopolis?

  1. Atum

  2. Shu

  3. Tefnut

  4. Geb

  5. Nut

  6. Osiris

  7. Isis

  8. Set

  9. Nephthys

  10. Horus
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
J Correct answer
Explanation

Horus was the son of Osiris and Isis, and he was not a member of the original Ennead of Heliopolis.

Multiple choice

Which of the following gods was the creator of the world?

  1. Atum

  2. Shu

  3. Tefnut

  4. Geb

  5. Nut

  6. Osiris

  7. Isis

  8. Set

  9. Nephthys

  10. Horus
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Atum was the creator of the world, and he was the first god to exist.

Multiple choice

Which of the following gods was the god of the sky?

  1. Atum

  2. Shu

  3. Tefnut

  4. Geb

  5. Nut

  6. Osiris

  7. Isis

  8. Set

  9. Nephthys

  10. Horus
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Shu was the god of the sky, and he was the husband of Tefnut.

Multiple choice

Which of the following gods was the goddess of the sky?

  1. Atum

  2. Shu

  3. Tefnut

  4. Geb

  5. Nut

  6. Osiris

  7. Isis

  8. Set

  9. Nephthys

  10. Horus
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
E Correct answer
Explanation

Nut was the goddess of the sky, and she was the wife of Geb.

Multiple choice

Which of the following gods was the god of the earth?

  1. Atum

  2. Shu

  3. Tefnut

  4. Geb

  5. Nut

  6. Osiris

  7. Isis

  8. Set

  9. Nephthys

  10. Horus
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Geb was the god of the earth, and he was the husband of Nut.

Multiple choice

Which of the following gods was the goddess of the underworld?

  1. Atum

  2. Shu

  3. Tefnut

  4. Geb

  5. Nut

  6. Osiris

  7. Isis

  8. Set

  9. Nephthys

  10. Horus
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
F Correct answer
Explanation

Osiris was the god of the underworld, and he was the husband of Isis.

Multiple choice

Which of the following gods was the goddess of love and beauty?

  1. Atum

  2. Shu

  3. Tefnut

  4. Geb

  5. Nut

  6. Osiris

  7. Isis

  8. Set

  9. Nephthys

  10. Horus
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
G Correct answer
Explanation

Isis was the goddess of love and beauty, and she was the wife of Osiris.

Multiple choice

Which of the following gods was the god of chaos and disorder?

  1. Atum

  2. Shu

  3. Tefnut

  4. Geb

  5. Nut

  6. Osiris

  7. Isis

  8. Set

  9. Nephthys

  10. Horus
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
H Correct answer
Explanation

Set was the god of chaos and disorder, and he was the brother of Osiris.

Multiple choice

Which of the following gods was the goddess of death and mourning?

  1. Atum

  2. Shu

  3. Tefnut

  4. Geb

  5. Nut

  6. Osiris

  7. Isis

  8. Set

  9. Nephthys

  10. Horus
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
I Correct answer
Explanation

Nephthys was the goddess of death and mourning, and she was the sister of Isis.

Multiple choice

Which of the following gods was the god of war and hunting?

  1. Atum

  2. Shu

  3. Tefnut

  4. Geb

  5. Nut

  6. Osiris

  7. Isis

  8. Set

  9. Nephthys

  10. Horus
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
J Correct answer
Explanation

Horus was the god of war and hunting, and he was the son of Osiris and Isis.

Multiple choice

Which of the following gods was the god of wisdom and knowledge?

  1. Atum

  2. Shu

  3. Tefnut

  4. Geb

  5. Nut

  6. Osiris

  7. Isis

  8. Set

  9. Nephthys

  10. Thoth
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
J Correct answer
Explanation

Thoth was the god of wisdom and knowledge, and he was the son of Atum.

Multiple choice

Which of the following gods was the god of the sun?

  1. Atum

  2. Shu

  3. Tefnut

  4. Geb

  5. Nut

  6. Osiris

  7. Isis

  8. Set

  9. Nephthys

  10. Ra
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
J Correct answer
Explanation

Ra was the god of the sun, and he was the son of Atum.

Multiple choice

Which of the following gods was the god of the moon?

  1. Atum

  2. Shu

  3. Tefnut

  4. Geb

  5. Nut

  6. Osiris

  7. Isis

  8. Set

  9. Nephthys

  10. Khonsu
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
J Correct answer
Explanation

Khonsu was the god of the moon, and he was the son of Amun-Ra.

Multiple choice

Which of the following gods was the god of the Nile River?

  1. Atum

  2. Shu

  3. Tefnut

  4. Geb

  5. Nut

  6. Osiris

  7. Isis

  8. Set

  9. Nephthys

  10. Hapi
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
J Correct answer
Explanation

Hapi was the god of the Nile River, and he was the son of Nun.

Multiple choice

Which of the following gods was the god of the desert?

  1. Atum

  2. Shu

  3. Tefnut

  4. Geb

  5. Nut

  6. Osiris

  7. Isis

  8. Set

  9. Nephthys

  10. Anubis
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
J Correct answer
Explanation

Anubis was the god of the desert, and he was the son of Osiris and Nephthys.