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Myths of the Origins of Natural Phenomena

Description: This quiz will test your knowledge about the myths and legends surrounding the origins of natural phenomena.
Number of Questions: 15
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According to Greek mythology, who was the god of the underworld and the dead?

  1. Zeus

  2. Hades

  3. Poseidon

  4. Apollo


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Hades was the Greek god of the underworld and the dead. He was the brother of Zeus and Poseidon.

In Norse mythology, what was the name of the giant who was said to have caused the earthquakes?

  1. Loki

  2. Thor

  3. Odin

  4. Ymir


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Ymir was a giant in Norse mythology who was said to have been the first living being. When he was killed, his body parts were used to create the world. His blood became the oceans, his bones became the mountains, and his hair became the trees.

What was the name of the Egyptian god of the sun?

  1. Ra

  2. Osiris

  3. Anubis

  4. Thoth


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Ra was the Egyptian god of the sun. He was often depicted as a man with the head of a falcon and a sun disk on his head.

In Mayan mythology, what was the name of the god of rain and thunder?

  1. Chaac

  2. Kukulkan

  3. Itzamna

  4. Hunab Ku


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Chaac was the Mayan god of rain and thunder. He was often depicted as a man with a long nose and a beard. He was also associated with fertility and agriculture.

What was the name of the Chinese goddess of the moon?

  1. Chang'e

  2. Nuwa

  3. Xiwangmu

  4. Heng'e


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Chang'e was the Chinese goddess of the moon. She was said to have stolen the elixir of immortality from her husband, Houyi, and fled to the moon. She is often depicted as a beautiful woman with a rabbit companion.

In Japanese mythology, what was the name of the god of the sea?

  1. Susanoo

  2. Amaterasu

  3. Tsukuyomi

  4. Ryujin


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Ryujin was the Japanese god of the sea. He was often depicted as a dragon with a human head. He was also associated with earthquakes and tsunamis.

What was the name of the Native American god of thunder and lightning?

  1. Thor

  2. Zeus

  3. Indra

  4. Nusku


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Nusku was the Sumerian god of thunder and lightning. He was often depicted as a man with a beard and a horned helmet. He was also associated with storms and rain.

In Aztec mythology, what was the name of the god of fire?

  1. Huehueteotl

  2. Quetzalcoatl

  3. Tezcatlipoca

  4. Xipe Totec


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Huehueteotl was the Aztec god of fire. He was often depicted as an old man with a wrinkled face and a long beard. He was also associated with volcanoes and earthquakes.

What was the name of the Inca god of the sun?

  1. Inti

  2. Viracocha

  3. Pachamama

  4. Mama Quilla


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Inti was the Inca god of the sun. He was often depicted as a man with a golden face and a sun disk on his head. He was also associated with agriculture and fertility.

In Polynesian mythology, what was the name of the god of the sea?

  1. Tangaroa

  2. Kane

  3. Lono

  4. Ku


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Tangaroa was the Polynesian god of the sea. He was often depicted as a man with a fish tail. He was also associated with earthquakes and tsunamis.

What was the name of the African god of the sky?

  1. Nyame

  2. Olorun

  3. Mawu

  4. Lisa


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Nyame was the African god of the sky. He was often depicted as a man with a long beard and a sun disk on his head. He was also associated with rain and thunder.

In Aboriginal Australian mythology, what was the name of the creator god?

  1. Baiame

  2. Bunjil

  3. Daramulun

  4. Gnowee


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Baiame was the Aboriginal Australian creator god. He was often depicted as a man with a long beard and a sun disk on his head. He was also associated with rain and thunder.

What was the name of the Native American god of the wind?

  1. Quetzalcoatl

  2. Tezcatlipoca

  3. Xipe Totec

  4. Yopaat


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Yopaat was the Native American god of the wind. He was often depicted as a man with a long beard and a feathered headdress. He was also associated with storms and rain.

In Norse mythology, what was the name of the god of fire?

  1. Loki

  2. Thor

  3. Odin

  4. Surtr


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Surtr was the Norse god of fire. He was often depicted as a giant with a flaming sword. He was also associated with the end of the world.

What was the name of the Egyptian god of the Nile River?

  1. Hapi

  2. Osiris

  3. Anubis

  4. Thoth


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Hapi was the Egyptian god of the Nile River. He was often depicted as a man with a blue body and a lotus flower on his head. He was also associated with fertility and agriculture.

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