Trivia Quiz on Ancient Religions
Updated: Tuesday, November 25, 2025
A ready-made mythology and religion quiz that you can use in virtual and in-person events (Zoom, Teams, YouTube Live, Twitch, conferences, meetings, classrooms, etc.)
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Journey through the pantheons and practices of antiquity—from Norse sagas and Greek myths to Persian fire temples and early Eastern traditions. A fast, team-ready challenge for history buffs and mythology fans alike.
Ancient Religions is a lively group quiz that dives into the gods, rites, and legends that shaped early civilizations, blending quick definitions with iconic myths from Norse, Greek, and Persian traditions. With 15 multiple-choice questions, it’s perfect for team play, classroom enrichment, culture clubs, or as an icebreaker during meetings. Run it in live or virtual settings—great for Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Google Meet, YouTube Live, Twitch, or Kick—where players can discuss, debate, and lock in answers together. The difficulty ramps gently, mixing familiar pantheon match-ups with deeper cuts to keep everyone engaged. Use it for friendly competitions, themed events, or study sessions, and feel free to replay or duplicate it for tournaments or rematches. Gather your group, split into teams, and see who truly knows their Valhalla from their Styx.
1. Who was the brave Norse god of war & justice
A) Loki
B) Tyr
C) Odin
D) Thor
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2. What is the name of the belief in the existence of many gods or divine beings
A) Polytheism
B) Monotheism
C) Atheism
D) Henotheism
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3. Founded in the 6th Century B.C., which religion has two schools - the Hinayana, or Lesser Vehicle, and the Mahayana, or Greater Vehicle
A) Hinduism
B) Jainism
C) Taoism
D) Buddhism
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4. Who did the norse god odin have as handmaidens
A) Valkyries
B) Norns
C) Volvas
D) Disir
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5. Who is the persian god of light
A) Mithra
B) Ahura Mazda
C) Anahita
D) Verethragna
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6. The Zoastrian religion began in what country
A) Persia or Iran
B) Egypt
C) India
D) Greece
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7. The Norse god of light & peace
A) Balder
B) Odin
C) Loki
D) Bragi
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8. The Greek Goddess Ephesus is the Goddess of what
A) Wisdom
B) War
C) Agriculture
D) Chastity
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9. In Greek mythology, who was the goddess of the moon
A) Selene
B) Artemis
C) Phoebe
D) Hecate
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10. Which religious group first celebrated what we've come to know as Halloween
A) The Druids
B) The Romans
C) The Greeks
D) The Egyptians
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11. Who is the greek equivalent of the roman god Mars ?
A) Hermes
B) Poseidon
C) Hephaestus
D) Ares
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12. What's heaven to fallen Norse warriors
A) Asgard
B) Helheim
C) Niflheim
D) Valhalla
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13. What's heaven to fallen Norse warriors?
A) Valhalla
B) Asgard
C) Helheim
D) Niflheim
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14. What is the name of the most famous of the rivers in the Underworld, the river of 'Hate' which dead souls must cross over?
A) Lethe
B) Acheron
C) Phlegethon
D) Styx
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15. In Norse myth, there were two separate races of gods: the Aesir gods which included Odin and Thor, and the ____ gods from whom descended Freya.
A) Aesir
B) Jotnar
C) Dvergar
D) Vanir
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