Greek Mythology Test

Name: _______________________ Date: ________________________

Greek Mythology Test

PART I

Please match the following List of Gods and Goddesses with their correct Title.

Write the correct letter on the blank.

1. Hephaestus _________ A. God of Rivers and Seas

2. Hera _________ B. God of Wine

3. Hades __________ C. God of Fire and Forge

4. Athena __________ D. God of War

5. Rhea __________ E. Goddess of Love

6. Aphrodite __________ F. Goddess of the Hearth

7. Apollo ___________ G. Mother Earth

8. Artemis ___________ H. God of the Sky

9. Dionysis __________ I. Goddess of Wisdom

10. Hermes ___________ J. Father Time

11. Cronos ____________ K. Goddess of Wild Things

12. Gaia ____________ L. God of All Gods

13. Uranus ____________ M. Goddess of All Women

14. Hestia _____________ N. Wife of Cronos

15. Zeus _______________ O. Messenger God

16. Poseidon ______________ P. God of Music and Truth

17. Ares _______________ Q. God of The Underworld

18. Eros________________ R. Cupid

PART II

Please circle the correct definition for the following vocabulary words:

1. Gorgon (Medusa)

A. Frozen Statue B. huge dragon C. Head with snake hair D. Friend of Perseus

2. Nymph

A. Laurel tree B. Lives 10,000 x longer than a mortal C. elf creature D. Large lake

3. Epic

A. Very long Journey B. cartoon strip C. Type of pen D. A short myth

4. Muse

A. Dancing women B. 9 ladies who inspire Arts C. To think hard D. Goddesses of Science

5. Pomegranate

A. Wild dance B. God of Fruit C. Fruit with sweet seeds D. Red paint

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Words with Greek Origins:

6. Chronology

A. Order of Time B. Events C. Part Man/Part Clock D. Going backwards

7. Atlas

A. Book of world maps B. Lovely drawing C. Book of Myths D. Menu

8. Arachnid

A. Weaver B. Spider C. Woven painting D. Insect

9. Immortal

A. Dying quickly B. God of Life C. Living Forever D. Disease

10. Lyrics

A. Words for a song B. Musical instrument C. Notes D. Piano

PART III

Please answer five of the following questions from the Greek Myths we have read with complete sentences and ‘thinking’ responses. Please CHECK YOUR WORK!! (Read back for completeness/making sense)

1. Why did Cronos swallow three of his children?

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2. A. What was Perseus’ quest? B. Explain how he accomplished his goal?

3. What was Prometheus’s punishment for stealing fire from the sun?

4. A. How did Theseus escape from the labyrinth? B. Describe a labyrinth.

5. What natural event is explained by the myth Hades and Persephone?

6. A. What happens to Icarus at the end of the myth? B. Describe his character (personality).

7. What causes Apollo to chase Daphne and explain what happens?

SHORT ESSAY QUESTION:

What do you think the importance of Greek Mythology is and why were they written? Include 2 things that you learned.

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