History ยท Social Science

World Mythology

4,316 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.

Greek and Roman deitiesNorse gods and goddessesAncient epics and literatureAztec and Egyptian mythology

World Mythology Questions

Multiple choice

In Celtic mythology, who is the god of fate and destiny?

  1. Lugh

  2. Dagda

  3. Morrigan

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

Lugh, the god of the sun and light, was also the god of fate and destiny in Celtic mythology.

Multiple choice

In Chinese mythology, who is the god of fate and destiny?

  1. Yu Huang

  2. Guan Yu

  3. Chang'e

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

Yu Huang, the Jade Emperor, is the god of fate and destiny in Chinese mythology.

Multiple choice

In Japanese mythology, what is the name of the goddess of fate and destiny?

  1. Amaterasu

  2. Susanoo

  3. Tsukuyomi

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

Amaterasu, the goddess of the sun, is also the goddess of fate and destiny in Japanese mythology.

Multiple choice

In Native American mythology, what is the concept of fate and destiny called?

  1. Manitou

  2. Wakan Tanka

  3. Great Spirit

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

Manitou, the Great Spirit, is the concept of fate and destiny in Native American mythology.

Multiple choice

In African mythology, who is the god of fate and destiny?

  1. Anansi

  2. Ogun

  3. Shango

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

Anansi, the spider god, is the god of fate and destiny in African mythology.

Multiple choice

In Polynesian mythology, what is the name of the god of fate and destiny?

  1. Kane

  2. Lono

  3. Ku

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

Kane, the god of light and life, is also the god of fate and destiny in Polynesian mythology.

Multiple choice

In Aboriginal Australian mythology, what is the concept of fate and destiny called?

  1. Dreamtime

  2. Tjukurpa

  3. Ngarrangkarni

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

Dreamtime, the ancestral time of creation, is the concept of fate and destiny in Aboriginal Australian mythology.

Multiple choice

In Inuit mythology, who is the god of fate and destiny?

  1. Sedna

  2. Nanook

  3. Kivioq

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

Sedna, the goddess of the sea and the underworld, is also the goddess of fate and destiny in Inuit mythology.

Multiple choice

In Mayan mythology, what is the name of the god of fate and destiny?

  1. Itzamna

  2. Kukulkan

  3. Hunab Ku

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

Itzamna, the creator god, is also the god of fate and destiny in Mayan mythology.

Multiple choice

Which constellation is associated with the Greek myth of Hercules, the mighty hero?

  1. Ursa Major

  2. Gemini

  3. Hercules

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

Hercules is a constellation located in the northern hemisphere. It is named after the Greek mythological hero Hercules, who was known for his strength and bravery. The constellation contains several notable stars, including Rasalgethi and Alpheratz.

Multiple choice

What was the name of the hill that Ramana Maharshi lived on for most of his life?

  1. Arunachala.

  2. Tiruvannamalai.

  3. Siddhagiri.

  4. None of the above.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Ramana Maharshi lived on Arunachala hill for most of his life.

Multiple choice

In Greek mythology, what is a Manticore?

  1. A creature with the body of a lion, the head of a human, and the tail of a scorpion.

  2. A creature with the body of a lion, the head of an eagle, and the tail of a serpent.

  3. A creature with the body of a horse, the head of a goat, and the wings of a pegasus.

  4. A creature with the body of a bull, the head of a ram, and the tail of a dragon.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The Manticore is a mythical creature often depicted with the body of a lion, the head of a human, and the tail of a scorpion. It is said to have a voracious appetite and to be able to shoot venomous spines from its tail.

Multiple choice

What is the origin of the Chimera in Greek mythology?

  1. It was created by Zeus as a guardian for the gates of Olympus.

  2. It was born from the union of Typhon and Echidna.

  3. It was created by Hephaestus as a gift for Aphrodite.

  4. It was born from the blood of the slain Gorgon, Medusa.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

In Greek mythology, the Chimera was born from the union of Typhon, a monstrous giant, and Echidna, a half-woman, half-serpent creature. It is often depicted as a creature with the head of a lion, the body of a goat, and the tail of a serpent.

Multiple choice

What is the significance of the Chimera in modern culture?

  1. It is a symbol of courage and strength.

  2. It is a symbol of wisdom and knowledge.

  3. It is a symbol of chaos and destruction.

  4. It is a symbol of beauty and grace.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

In modern culture, the Chimera is often seen as a symbol of chaos and destruction. This is likely due to its fearsome appearance and its association with the underworld in Greek mythology.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the hero who is often depicted as slaying the Chimera?

  1. Hercules

  2. Perseus

  3. Theseus

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

In Greek mythology, the hero Bellerophon is often depicted as slaying the Chimera. He is said to have used a winged horse named Pegasus to fly up to the Chimera and attack it from above.