History ยท Social Science

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.

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

World Mythology Questions

Multiple choice

In African mythology, what was the name of the god of the dead?

  1. Anansi

  2. Legba

  3. Ogun

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

Anansi was the god of the dead, the underworld, and wisdom.

Multiple choice

In Polynesian mythology, what was the name of the god of the dead?

  1. Kane

  2. Lono

  3. Ku

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

Kanaloa was the god of the dead, the underworld, and the sea.

Multiple choice

In ancient Egyptian mythology, what fruit was associated with the god of the underworld, Osiris?

  1. Pomegranate

  2. Date

  3. Fig

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

The pomegranate was believed to hold the seeds of life and rebirth, connecting it to Osiris, the god of the afterlife.

Multiple choice

In Norse mythology, what fruit was said to grow in the garden of the goddess Idunn and grant eternal youth to those who consumed it?

  1. Apple

  2. Strawberry

  3. Raspberry

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

In Norse mythology, apples from Idunn's garden were believed to possess the power to restore youth and vitality.

Multiple choice

In ancient Greek mythology, what fruit was associated with the goddess of love and beauty, Aphrodite?

  1. Pomegranate

  2. Peach

  3. Pear

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

The pomegranate was considered a symbol of love, fertility, and abundance in ancient Greek mythology, often associated with Aphrodite.

Multiple choice

In ancient Roman mythology, what fruit was associated with the god of wine, Bacchus?

  1. Fig

  2. Grape

  3. Peach

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

Grapes were sacred to Bacchus, the Roman god of wine, and were often depicted in art and literature associated with him.

Multiple choice

In ancient Egyptian mythology, what fruit was associated with the goddess of fertility and motherhood, Isis?

  1. Pomegranate

  2. Date

  3. Fig

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

Figs were considered sacred to Isis, the Egyptian goddess of fertility and motherhood.

Multiple choice

In Greek mythology, who was the goddess of the harvest and agriculture?

  1. Demeter

  2. Hera

  3. Athena

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

Demeter was the Greek goddess of the harvest and agriculture, as well as the goddess of the earth and fertility.

Multiple choice

In Norse mythology, what was the name of the giant ash tree that connected the realms of Asgard, Midgard, and Hel?

  1. Yggdrasil

  2. Glasir

  3. Bifrost

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

Yggdrasil was the giant ash tree in Norse mythology that connected the realms of Asgard, Midgard, and Hel.

Multiple choice

In Native American mythology, what was the name of the trickster spirit who often took the form of a coyote?

  1. Coyote

  2. Raven

  3. Bear

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

Coyote was the trickster spirit in Native American mythology who often took the form of a coyote.

Multiple choice

In Egyptian mythology, what was the name of the god of the sun?

  1. Ra

  2. Osiris

  3. Anubis

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

Ra was the Egyptian god of the sun, often depicted as a man with the head of a falcon.

Multiple choice

In Chinese mythology, what was the name of the goddess of the moon?

  1. Chang'e

  2. Xi Wangmu

  3. Nuwa

  4. Heng'e
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Chang'e was the Chinese goddess of the moon, often depicted as a beautiful woman who flew to the moon after stealing an elixir of immortality.

Multiple choice

In Japanese mythology, what was the name of the eight-headed serpent that was slain by the god Susanoo?

  1. Yamata no Orochi

  2. Orochi

  3. Susanoo

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

Yamata no Orochi was the eight-headed serpent in Japanese mythology that was slain by the god Susanoo.

Multiple choice

In Celtic mythology, what was the name of the goddess of the forest and the hunt?

  1. Artemis

  2. Cerridwen

  3. Danu

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

Artemis was the Celtic goddess of the forest and the hunt, often depicted as a young woman with a bow and arrow.

Multiple choice

In Polynesian mythology, what was the name of the god of the sea?

  1. Tangaroa

  2. Kane

  3. Lono

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

Tangaroa was the Polynesian god of the sea, often depicted as a powerful and fearsome deity.