Roman Mythology and Gender

Description: Test your knowledge of Roman Mythology and the roles of gender in its stories and characters.
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In Roman mythology, who was the goddess of marriage, childbirth, and women?

  1. Juno

  2. Venus

  3. Minerva

  4. Diana


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Juno was the Roman goddess of marriage, childbirth, and women. She was also the protector of the state and the patron goddess of Rome.

Which Roman god was known as the god of war?

  1. Mars

  2. Jupiter

  3. Neptune

  4. Pluto


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Mars was the Roman god of war. He was also the god of agriculture and fertility.

Who was the Roman goddess of wisdom and crafts?

  1. Minerva

  2. Juno

  3. Venus

  4. Diana


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Minerva was the Roman goddess of wisdom, crafts, and war strategy. She was also the patron goddess of Rome.

Which Roman god was known as the god of the underworld?

  1. Pluto

  2. Neptune

  3. Jupiter

  4. Mars


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Pluto was the Roman god of the underworld. He was also the god of wealth and agriculture.

Who was the Roman goddess of the hunt, wilderness, and childbirth?

  1. Diana

  2. Venus

  3. Juno

  4. Minerva


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Diana was the Roman goddess of the hunt, wilderness, and childbirth. She was also the patron goddess of young girls.

Which Roman god was known as the god of the sea?

  1. Neptune

  2. Mars

  3. Jupiter

  4. Pluto


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Neptune was the Roman god of the sea. He was also the god of earthquakes and horses.

Who was the Roman goddess of love, beauty, and fertility?

  1. Venus

  2. Juno

  3. Minerva

  4. Diana


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Venus was the Roman goddess of love, beauty, and fertility. She was also the patron goddess of prostitutes.

Which Roman god was known as the king of the gods?

  1. Jupiter

  2. Mars

  3. Neptune

  4. Pluto


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Jupiter was the Roman god of the sky and thunder. He was also the king of the gods.

Who was the Roman god of fire and metalworking?

  1. Vulcan

  2. Mars

  3. Jupiter

  4. Neptune


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Vulcan was the Roman god of fire and metalworking. He was also the patron god of blacksmiths.

Which Roman goddess was known as the goddess of agriculture and fertility?

  1. Ceres

  2. Juno

  3. Venus

  4. Diana


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Ceres was the Roman goddess of agriculture and fertility. She was also the patron goddess of mothers.

Who was the Roman god of wine?

  1. Bacchus

  2. Mars

  3. Jupiter

  4. Neptune


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Bacchus was the Roman god of wine. He was also the patron god of revelry and parties.

Which Roman goddess was known as the goddess of wisdom and war strategy?

  1. Minerva

  2. Juno

  3. Venus

  4. Diana


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Minerva was the Roman goddess of wisdom and war strategy. She was also the patron goddess of crafts and trades.

Who was the Roman god of the underworld and wealth?

  1. Pluto

  2. Mars

  3. Jupiter

  4. Neptune


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Pluto was the Roman god of the underworld and wealth. He was also the god of agriculture.

Which Roman god was known as the god of the sea and earthquakes?

  1. Neptune

  2. Mars

  3. Jupiter

  4. Pluto


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Neptune was the Roman god of the sea and earthquakes. He was also the god of horses.

Who was the Roman goddess of love, beauty, and fertility?

  1. Venus

  2. Juno

  3. Minerva

  4. Diana


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Venus was the Roman goddess of love, beauty, and fertility. She was also the patron goddess of prostitutes.

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