Greek Mythology Quiz - MSN Encarta

According to the early Greek creation myths as related in Hesiod’s Theogony, what was the first force to exist in the formation of the universe?

Chaos (emptiness)

Eros (love)

Gaea (earth)

Zeus was the most powerful god of the Greek pantheon, but there was one supreme power to whom even Zeus was subject. What was this power?

Moros (destiny)

Chronos (time)

Eros (love)

Prometheus was punished by Zeus for constantly tricking the gods and helping mortals. What did Prometheus steal from the gods and give to humankind?

Wine

Fire

Iron

Which Titan did Zeus condemn forever to stand at the edge of the world bearing the weight of the earth and heavens?

Heracles

Atlas

Themis

After swallowing his first wife, Metis (wisdom), Zeus gave birth to a god who sprang from his head fully clothed and grown, with a javelin in hand. Who was this god?

Athena

Hermes

Apollo

In the Judgment of Paris, the Trojan prince Paris was called on to judge which of three goddesses was the most attractive, awarding her with a coveted golden apple inscribed, “For the fairest.” Each goddess offered Paris a bribe in the hope of winning him over. Which one did he choose?

Hera, who offered power

Athena, who offered success in battle

Aphrodite, who offered the most beautiful woman in the world

Which of the Greek gods was the son of Zeus and Leto, and the twin brother of Artemis? (Hints: At his oracle in Delphi this sun god pronounced prophecy through the sibyls, and he is often presented in ancient Greek literature in a dual aspect of fearsome hunter and skillful player of the lyre.)

Helios

Apollo

Hephaestus

Dionysus, also known as Bacchus, was a god that inspired ecstatic, orgiastic worship. What was he the god of?

The seasons

Wine and fruit

The constellations

What seemingly impossible mission did the Greek hero Heracles accomplish?

Retrieved the Golden Fleece

Killed Medusa

The Twelve Labors

Where did the 12 major Greek gods reside?

Mount Parnassus

Mount Olympus

Arcadia