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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 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.

Multiple choice

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.

Multiple choice

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

What was the name of the Greek sculptor who created the famous statue 'Venus de Milo'?

  1. Phidias

  2. Praxiteles

  3. Lysippus

  4. Alexander the Great
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Alexandros of Antioch is believed to be the sculptor who created the famous statue 'Venus de Milo', which is considered one of the greatest masterpieces of ancient Greek sculpture.

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.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the tragic love story between a mortal and a sea deity in Greek mythology?

  1. Romeo and Juliet

  2. Orpheus and Eurydice

  3. Pyramus and Thisbe

  4. Hero and Leander
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Hero and Leander is a Greek myth about a young man and woman who fall in love despite being separated by the sea. Hero lives on a tower by the shore, and Leander swims across the sea every night to meet her.

Multiple choice

Which mythical creature is often associated with love and beauty in Greek mythology?

  1. Unicorn

  2. Dragon

  3. Mermaid

  4. Aphrodite
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Aphrodite is the Greek goddess of love, beauty, pleasure, and procreation. She is often depicted as a beautiful woman rising from a seashell.