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Myths of the Origins of Science and Technology

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In Greek mythology, who was the god of fire, metalworking, and craftsmanship?

  1. Zeus

  2. Ares

  3. Hephaestus

  4. Poseidon


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Hephaestus was the Greek god of fire, metalworking, and craftsmanship. He was the son of Zeus and Hera and was often depicted as a lame blacksmith with a beard and a hammer.

In Chinese mythology, who was the goddess of weaving and silk production?

  1. Nuwa

  2. Chang'e

  3. Xi Wangmu

  4. Leizu


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Leizu was the Chinese goddess of weaving and silk production. She is credited with inventing the silkworm and teaching humans how to weave silk. She is often depicted as a beautiful woman with a loom.

In Egyptian mythology, who was the god of knowledge, writing, and wisdom?

  1. Ra

  2. Osiris

  3. Thoth

  4. Anubis


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Thoth was the Egyptian god of knowledge, writing, and wisdom. He was often depicted as a man with the head of an ibis and was said to have invented hieroglyphics and mathematics.

In Norse mythology, who was the god of thunder, lightning, and storms?

  1. Odin

  2. Thor

  3. Loki

  4. Freya


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Thor was the Norse god of thunder, lightning, and storms. He was the son of Odin and Jord and was often depicted as a red-bearded man with a hammer.

In Mayan mythology, who was the god of maize, agriculture, and sustenance?

  1. Kukulkan

  2. Itzamna

  3. Hunab Ku

  4. Chaac


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Itzamna was the Mayan god of maize, agriculture, and sustenance. He was also the god of creation and was often depicted as an old man with a long beard.

In Japanese mythology, who was the god of blacksmithing and metalworking?

  1. Amaterasu

  2. Susanoo

  3. Tsukuyomi

  4. Hephaestus


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Hephaestus was the Greek god of fire, metalworking, and craftsmanship. He was the son of Zeus and Hera and was often depicted as a lame blacksmith with a beard and a hammer.

In Aztec mythology, who was the god of rain, thunder, and lightning?

  1. Tlaloc

  2. Quetzalcoatl

  3. Huitzilopochtli

  4. Xipe Totec


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Tlaloc was the Aztec god of rain, thunder, and lightning. He was often depicted as a man with a blue face and a headdress made of serpents.

In Inca mythology, who was the god of the sun and creation?

  1. Inti

  2. Viracocha

  3. Pachamama

  4. Mama Quilla


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Inti was the Inca god of the sun and creation. He was often depicted as a man with a golden face and a headdress made of feathers.

In Babylonian mythology, who was the god of wisdom, writing, and magic?

  1. Marduk

  2. Ishtar

  3. Ea

  4. Anu


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Ea was the Babylonian god of wisdom, writing, and magic. He was often depicted as a man with a long beard and a headdress made of horns.

In Celtic mythology, who was the god of the sea, storms, and the underworld?

  1. ManannĂ¡n mac Lir

  2. Lugh

  3. Dagda

  4. Morrigan


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

ManannĂ¡n mac Lir was the Celtic god of the sea, storms, and the underworld. He was often depicted as a man with a blue cloak and a golden crown.

In Hindu mythology, who was the god of fire, metalworking, and craftsmanship?

  1. Vishnu

  2. Shiva

  3. Brahma

  4. Agni


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Agni was the Hindu god of fire, metalworking, and craftsmanship. He was often depicted as a man with a red face and a beard made of flames.

In Zoroastrian mythology, who was the god of wisdom, knowledge, and the arts?

  1. Ahura Mazda

  2. Mithra

  3. Anahita

  4. Spenta Mainyu


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Spenta Mainyu was the Zoroastrian god of wisdom, knowledge, and the arts. He was often depicted as a man with a long beard and a headdress made of feathers.

In Shinto mythology, who was the goddess of the sun?

  1. Amaterasu

  2. Susanoo

  3. Tsukuyomi

  4. Inari


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Amaterasu was the Shinto goddess of the sun. She was often depicted as a woman with a golden face and a headdress made of feathers.

In Polynesian mythology, who was the god of the sea, storms, and earthquakes?

  1. Kane

  2. Lono

  3. Ku

  4. Kanaloa


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Kanaloa was the Polynesian god of the sea, storms, and earthquakes. He was often depicted as a man with a blue face and a headdress made of shells.

In Native American mythology, who was the god of thunder, lightning, and rain?

  1. Thor

  2. Zeus

  3. Indra

  4. Kokopelli


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Kokopelli was the Native American god of thunder, lightning, and rain. He was often depicted as a hunchbacked man with a flute.

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