World GK MCQs

Mythology and Folklore MCQs with Answers

In Greek mythology, who is the king of the gods?
a) Zeus
b) Poseidon
c) Hades
d) Apollo
Answer: a) Zeus

Which mythological creature is half-human and half-horse?
a) Centaur
b) Minotaur
c) Sphinx
d) Cyclops
Answer: a) Centaur

Who is the Norse god of thunder?
a) Thor
b) Odin
c) Loki
d) Freya
Answer: a) Thor

In Roman mythology, who is the god of love?
a) Cupid
b) Mercury
c) Mars
d) Neptune
Answer: a) Cupid

Which legendary creature is said to be a combination of a lion and an eagle?
a) Gryphon
b) Phoenix
c) Unicorn
d) Dragon
Answer: a) Gryphon

In Egyptian mythology, who is the god of the sun?
a) Ra
b) Anubis
c) Horus
d) Osiris
Answer: a) Ra

Which mythological figure is known for his cunning and trickery?
a) Hermes
b) Apollo
c) Dionysus
d) Prometheus
Answer: a) Hermes

In Hindu mythology, who is the preserver of the universe?
a) Vishnu
b) Shiva
c) Brahma
d) Indra
Answer: a) Vishnu

Which creature from Greek mythology has the body of a lion, wings of an eagle, and the head and chest of a human?
a) Sphinx
b) Chimera
c) Harpy
d) Medusa
Answer: a) Sphinx

Who is the queen of the gods in Roman mythology?
a) Juno
b) Venus
c) Diana
d) Ceres
Answer: a) Juno

In Norse mythology, who is the goddess of love and beauty?
a) Freya
b) Frigg
c) Skadi
d) Idun
Answer: a) Freya

Which creature from Scottish folklore is said to inhabit bodies of water and have the ability to shape-shift?
a) Kelpie
b) Banshee
c) Selkie
d) Loch Ness Monster
Answer: a) Kelpie

In Greek mythology, who is the goddess of wisdom and warfare?
a) Athena
b) Artemis
c) Aphrodite
d) Hera
Answer: a) Athena

Which creature from Arabian folklore is a spirit made of fire and capable of granting wishes?
a) Djinn
b) Ifrit
c) Marid
d) Ghoul
Answer: a) Djinn

Who is the king of the Norse gods in Norse mythology?
a) Odin
b) Loki
c) Baldr
d) Heimdall
Answer: a) Odin

In Greek mythology, who is the goddess of love and beauty?
a) Aphrodite
b) Hera
c) Demeter
d) Persephone
Answer: a) Aphrodite

Which creature from Japanese folklore is a legendary dragon with three claws?
a) Ryu
b) Kitsune
c) Tengu
d) Tanuki
Answer: a) Ryu

In Celtic mythology, who is the god of the sea?
a) ManannĂ¡n mac Lir
b) Morrigan
c) Cernunnos
d) Brigid
Answer: a) ManannĂ¡n mac Lir

Which creature from Slavic folklore is a supernatural being that grants wishes and possesses magical abilities?
a) Rusalka
b) Baba Yaga
c) Domovoi
d) Vodyanoy
Answer: a) Rusalka

In Chinese mythology, who is the Monkey King known for his mischievous and heroic deeds?
a) Sun Wukong
b) Guan Yu
c) Zhu Bajie
d) Xuanzang
Answer: a) Sun Wukong

Which creature from Native American folklore is a powerful spiritual being associated with nature and animals?
a) Thunderbird
b) Wendigo
c) Skinwalker
d) Chupacabra
Answer: a) Thunderbird

In Greek mythology, who is the god of the underworld?
a) Hades
b) Hermes
c) Hephaestus
d) Dionysus
Answer: a) Hades

Which creature from Irish folklore is a mischievous fairy known for its gold and shoemaking skills?
a) Leprechaun
b) Banshee
c) Pooka
d) Selkie
Answer: a) Leprechaun

In Hindu mythology, who is the goddess of wealth and prosperity?
a) Lakshmi
b) Kali
c) Saraswati
d) Durga
Answer: a) Lakshmi

Which creature from Norse mythology is a gigantic serpent that encircles the world?
a) Jormungandr
b) Fenrir
c) Sleipnir
d) Nidhogg
Answer: a) Jormungandr

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