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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 Norse mythology, what was the name of the realm of the gods?

  1. Asgard

  2. Midgard

  3. Jotunheim

  4. Niflheim
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Asgard was the realm of the gods, located in the sky.

Multiple choice

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

  1. Osiris

  2. Anubis

  3. Ra

  4. Thoth
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Osiris was the god of the underworld and the afterlife.

Multiple choice

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

  1. Chang'e

  2. Xi Wangmu

  3. Nuwa

  4. Houtu
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Chang'e was the goddess of the moon and the wife of the archer Houyi.

Multiple choice

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

  1. Amaterasu

  2. Susanoo

  3. Tsukuyomi

  4. Inari
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Amaterasu was the goddess of the sun and the most important deity in Japanese mythology.

Multiple choice

In Mayan mythology, what was the name of the god of rain and thunder?

  1. Chaac

  2. Kukulkan

  3. Itzamna

  4. Hunab Ku
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Chaac was the god of rain and thunder and one of the most important gods in Mayan mythology.

Multiple choice

In Aztec mythology, what was the name of the god of death?

  1. Mictlantecuhtli

  2. Huitzilopochtli

  3. Quetzalcoatl

  4. Tezcatlipoca
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Mictlantecuhtli was the god of death and the underworld in Aztec mythology.

Multiple choice

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

  1. Inti

  2. Viracocha

  3. Pachamama

  4. Mama Quilla
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Inti was the god of the sun and the most important deity in Inca mythology.

Multiple choice

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

  1. Kanaloa

  2. Lono

  3. Kane

  4. Ku
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Kanaloa was the god of the sea and one of the four main gods in Polynesian mythology.

Multiple choice

In Native American mythology, what was the name of the god of the sky?

  1. Great Spirit

  2. Manitou

  3. Wakan Tanka

  4. Orenda
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Great Spirit was the name given to the god of the sky by many Native American tribes.

Multiple choice

In African mythology, what was the name of the god of thunder and lightning?

  1. Shango

  2. Ogun

  3. Olokun

  4. Orunmila
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Shango was the god of thunder and lightning and one of the most important gods in African mythology.

Multiple choice

In Aboriginal Australian mythology, what was the name of the creator god?

  1. Baiame

  2. Bunjil

  3. Daramulun

  4. Gulgari
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Baiame was the creator god in the mythology of many Aboriginal Australian tribes.

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In Maori mythology, what was the name of the god of the underworld?

  1. Rongo

  2. Tane

  3. Tu

  4. Whiro
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Whiro was the god of the underworld and the god of death in Maori mythology.

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In Hawaiian mythology, what was the name of the goddess of the volcano?

  1. Pele

  2. Kane

  3. Lono

  4. Ku
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Pele was the goddess of the volcano and one of the most important deities in Hawaiian mythology.

Multiple choice

What was the name of the famous Greek temple dedicated to Athena, the goddess of wisdom?

  1. Parthenon

  2. Erechtheion

  3. Temple of Zeus

  4. Temple of Apollo
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The Parthenon was a famous Greek temple dedicated to Athena, the goddess of wisdom, and is considered one of the greatest architectural achievements of ancient Greece.

Multiple choice

Which mythical creature is often associated with love and romance in Celtic folklore?

  1. Unicorn

  2. Dragon

  3. Mermaid

  4. Leprechaun
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In Celtic mythology, the unicorn is a symbol of purity, innocence, and love. It is often depicted as a white horse with a single, spiraled horn.