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The Gods Of Olympus Flashcards

1
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Who is the king of the gods in Greek mythology?

A

Zeus

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2
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True or False: Hera is the goddess of wisdom.

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False

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3
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Fill in the blank: Poseidon is the god of the _____ and earthquakes.

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sea

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4
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Which goddess is known as the goddess of love and beauty?

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Aphrodite

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5
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Who is the messenger of the gods?

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Hermes

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6
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What is the domain of Hades?

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The Underworld

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7
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Multiple Choice: Which god is associated with war? A) Apollo B) Ares C) Hephaestus

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B) Ares

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8
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What is Athena the goddess of?

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Wisdom and war strategy

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9
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True or False: Demeter is the goddess of the harvest.

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True

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10
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Fill in the blank: _____ is the god of fire and craftsmanship.

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Hephaestus

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11
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Who is the twin brother of Artemis?

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Apollo

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12
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What symbol is commonly associated with Zeus?

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Lightning bolt

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Multiple Choice: Which goddess is known for her virginity? A) Hera B) Artemis C) Aphrodite

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B) Artemis

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14
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What animal is sacred to Poseidon?

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Horse

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15
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Which god is known as the god of the sun?

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Apollo

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16
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True or False: Hades is one of the twelve Olympian gods.

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False

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17
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Fill in the blank: The goddess of the hunt is _____ .

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Artemis

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18
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What is the primary role of Hermes among the gods?

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Messenger and guide to the Underworld

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19
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Multiple Choice: Who is the goddess of wisdom? A) Demeter B) Athena C) Hera

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B) Athena

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20
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What is the Roman equivalent of Zeus?

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Jupiter

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21
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Who is known for her jealous nature and is the wife of Zeus?

22
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Fill in the blank: _____ is the god associated with wine and festivities.

23
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What are the primary attributes of Ares?

A

War and violence

24
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True or False: Aphrodite was born from the sea foam.

25
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Who is the goddess known for agriculture?

26
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What is the primary attribute of Hephaestus?

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Fire and metalworking

27
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Which goddess is known for wisdom and warfare?

28
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True or False: Poseidon is the god of the underworld.

29
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Fill in the blank: The god of wine and revelry is ______.

30
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What is the primary role of Hermes in Greek mythology?

A

Messenger of the gods

31
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Which goddess is associated with love and beauty?

32
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Who is the god of war?

33
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Multiple Choice: Who is the goddess of the harvest? A) Demeter B) Hera C) Artemis

A

A) Demeter

34
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What is the name of the three-headed dog that guards the underworld?

35
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True or False: Hades is the god of the sea.

36
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Fill in the blank: The Greek god of fire and craftsmanship is ______.

A

Hephaestus

37
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What is the significance of Mount Olympus in Greek mythology?

A

It is the home of the gods.

38
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Which god is known for his winged sandals?

39
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Who is the goddess of the hunt?

40
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Multiple Choice: Who was punished to roll a boulder up a hill for eternity? A) Tantalus B) Sisyphus C) Prometheus

A

B) Sisyphus

41
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What is the name of Zeus’s wife?

42
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True or False: Athena was born from Zeus’s forehead.

43
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Fill in the blank: The god of the sun is ______.

44
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What animal is often associated with Aphrodite?

45
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Who is the goddess of fate?

46
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Multiple Choice: What is the primary weapon of Zeus? A) Trident B) Thunderbolt C) Bow and Arrow

A

B) Thunderbolt

47
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What is the name of the river that souls must cross to enter the underworld?

48
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True or False: Dionysus is the only god with a mortal parent.

49
Q

Fill in the blank: The goddess of the moon is ______.

50
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Which hero is known for his twelve labors?

A

Heracles (Hercules)

51
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What is the main theme of the story of Prometheus?

A

The punishment for giving fire to humanity.

52
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Who is the Greek god of dreams?

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