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1
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What is Zeus the god of?

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The sky, thunder, and lightning.

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Who is considered the king of the Greek gods?

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Zeus

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Which symbol is commonly associated with Zeus?

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The lightning bolt

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Who is the queen of the Greek gods?

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Hera

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Hera is the goddess of what domains?

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Marriage, women, childbirth, and family

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What animal is often associated with Hera?

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The peacock

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What is Poseidon the god of?

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The sea, earthquakes, and horses

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Which symbol represents Poseidon?

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The trident

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Who is the Greek goddess of wisdom and warfare?

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Athena

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Athena is commonly associated with which symbol?

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The owl

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11
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Who is the god of war in Greek mythology?

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Ares

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What are the main symbols associated with Ares?

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The spear and helmet

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13
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Who is the god of the underworld?

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Hades

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Hades is associated with which mythical animal?

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Cerberus, the three-headed dog

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Who is the Greek god of music, poetry, and the sun?

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Apollo

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Apollo is associated with which symbol?

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The lyre

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17
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Who is the goddess of the hunt and the moon?

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Artemis

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Artemis is often represented by which symbol?

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The bow and arrows

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Who is the messenger of the gods and the god of travel?

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Hermes

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What are the main symbols associated with Hermes?

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The caduceus and winged sandals

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Who is the goddess of love and beauty?

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Aphrodite

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Aphrodite is often symbolized by which items?

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The dove, rose, and shell

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Who is the god of wine, pleasure, and festivity?

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Dionysus

24
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What symbol is commonly associated with Dionysus?

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The grapevine or chalice

25
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Who is the Greek god of fire and blacksmiths?

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Hephaestus

26
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Hephaestus is often depicted with what tools?

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The hammer and anvil

27
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Who is the goddess of the hearth and home?

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Hestia

28
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Hestia is symbolized by which item?

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The hearth or flame

29
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Who is Demeter and what is she the goddess of?

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The goddess of agriculture, harvest, and fertility

30
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Which symbol represents Demeter?

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The cornucopia or sheaf of wheat

31
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Who are the Olympian twins in Greek mythology?

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Apollo and Artemis

32
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Who are the parents of Apollo and Artemis?

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Zeus and Leto

33
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What is the Roman name for Zeus?

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Jupiter

34
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What is the Roman equivalent of Hera?

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Juno

35
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What is Poseidon’s Roman counterpart?

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Neptune

36
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What is the Roman name for Athena?

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Minerva

37
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What is Hades’ Roman equivalent?

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Pluto

38
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Who is the Roman equivalent of Hermes?

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Mercury

39
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What is Aphrodite’s Roman name?

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Venus

40
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What is the Roman counterpart for Ares?

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Mars

41
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What is the Roman name for Artemis?

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Diana

42
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Who is the Roman equivalent of Dionysus?

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Bacchus

43
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What is the Roman name for Hephaestus?

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Vulcan

44
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Who is the Roman equivalent of Hestia?

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Vesta

45
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What is Demeter’s Roman name?

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Ceres

46
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What is Zeus’s primary role among the gods?

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King of the gods, ruling over Mount Olympus

47
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What punishment did Zeus often use to control mortals and gods?

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He would cast down lightning bolts as punishment.

48
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Which goddess is known for her strategic skill in battle, unlike Ares?

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Athena

49
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Which two gods are often depicted in conflict over war and wisdom?

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Athena and Ares

50
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Who was born from Zeus’s head, fully armored?

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Athena

51
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Which god was disliked by other gods for his aggressive nature?

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Ares

52
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What did Hades rule over besides the underworld?

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The souls of the dead and riches beneath the earth

53
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Which god is associated with medicine, prophecy, and the sun?

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Apollo

54
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Who assisted travelers, merchants, and served as the messenger of Zeus?

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Hermes

55
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Who is known for their power to charm anyone, mortal or divine, with love?

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Aphrodite

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