Trivia Facts Quiz On Ancient Greek, Roman Gods And Goddesses!

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    What is Aphrodite the Greek Goddess of?

    • Love and Beuty
    • Wisdom and War
    • Youth
    • Moon and Wild
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  • 2. 

    What is the roman name for Ares?

    • Pluto

    • Mars

    • Jupiter

    • Neptune

    Correct Answer
    A. Mars
    Explanation
    Mars is the correct answer because Ares is the Greek god of war, and Mars is the Roman equivalent of Ares. In Roman mythology, Mars is also the god of war, and he is often depicted as a fierce and powerful warrior. Therefore, Mars is the appropriate Roman name for Ares.

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  • 3. 

    Is Tefnut the goddess of Rain?  

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
    Explanation
    Tefnut is indeed the goddess of rain in Egyptian mythology. She is often depicted as a lioness or a woman with the head of a lioness, and she is associated with moisture, including rain and dew. Tefnut's role as the goddess of rain is significant as rain was vital for agriculture and the overall well-being of ancient Egyptian society.

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  • 4. 

    What is the Greek name for Minerva?

    • Artemis

    • Athena

    • Demeter

    • Aphrodite

    Correct Answer
    A. Athena
    Explanation
    The Greek name for Minerva is Athena. In Greek mythology, Athena is the goddess of wisdom, courage, and strategic warfare. She is often depicted as a wise and strong warrior, known for her strategic thinking and intelligence. Minerva is the Roman equivalent of Athena, so the correct answer is Athena.

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    What is Cronus 's Roman name?

    • Mars

    • Jupiter

    • Bacchus

    • Or none of the above

    Correct Answer
    A. Or none of the above
    Explanation
    Cronus's Roman name is Saturn, not Mars, Jupiter, or Bacchus.

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  • 6. 

    What is Geb the god of?

    • Air

    • Earth

    • Sky

    • Sun

    Correct Answer
    A. Earth
    Explanation
    Geb is the Egyptian god of the Earth. In Egyptian mythology, Geb is depicted as a man lying on the ground, representing the earth itself. He is often associated with fertility, agriculture, and the nurturing of life. Geb is also believed to be the father of Osiris, Isis, Seth, and Nephthys, among other prominent deities. As the god of the Earth, Geb played a vital role in Egyptian cosmology and was revered as a powerful and benevolent deity.

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  • 7. 

    Is Shu the ancient Egyptian god for Rain?

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. False
    Explanation
    Shu is not the ancient Egyptian god for Rain. In Egyptian mythology, Shu is the god of air and sunlight, and is often depicted as holding up the sky. The god associated with rain in ancient Egyptian mythology is Tefnut. Therefore, the correct answer is False.

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    What is the Greek name for Caelus?

    • Uranus

    • Cronus

    • Tellus

    • Cybele

    Correct Answer
    A. Uranus
    Explanation
    The Greek name for Caelus is Uranus. In Greek mythology, Uranus was the primordial god of the sky and the father of the Titans. He was married to Gaia, the goddess of the Earth, and together they were the parents of many important deities. Uranus is often depicted as the personification of the heavens, and his name became synonymous with the sky in Greek literature.

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    What is the Roman name for Hebe?

    Correct Answer
    Juventus
  • 10. 

    What is Gaia 's Roman name?

    Correct Answer
    Tellus
    Explanation
    Gaia's Roman name is Tellus. In Roman mythology, Tellus was the goddess of the earth and the mother of all living beings. She was associated with fertility, abundance, and the nurturing aspects of nature. The name Tellus is derived from the Latin word "terra" which means earth.

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