About this Study Set
This study set covers Folklore And Mythology through
18 practice questions.
A collection of factual questions covering world folklore, myths, and legends. Every question includes the correct answer so you can learn as you go — pick any format above to get started.
Questions & Answers
Browse all 18 questions from the
Global Folklore and Legends study set below.
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1
In Greek mythology, who is known as the king of the gods?
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A
Poseidon
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B
Hades
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C
Zeus
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D
Apollo
2
Which mythical creature is said to have the head of a human and the body of a lion?
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A
Sphinx
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B
Griffin
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C
Centaur
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D
Minotaur
3
Which legendary king is associated with the Knights of the Round Table?
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A
King Henry
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B
King Arthur
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C
King Edward
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D
King George
4
In Norse mythology, what is the name of Thor's famous hammer?
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A
Mjolnir
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B
Excalibur
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C
Gungnir
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D
Aegis
5
Which creature from folklore is said to be able to transform into a wolf during a full moon?
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A
Vampire
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B
Werewolf
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C
Ghost
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D
Zombie
6
According to Irish folklore, what can you find at the end of a rainbow?
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A
A pot of gold
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B
A magic bridge
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C
A lost city
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D
A secret garden
7
Which mythical bird is famous for being reborn from its own ashes?
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A
Eagle
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B
Phoenix
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C
Falcon
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D
Owl
8
In Japanese folklore, what is a 'Tanuki'?
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A
A magical dragon
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B
A shapeshifting raccoon dog
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C
A water spirit
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D
A moon rabbit
9
Which half-man, half-horse creature appears frequently in Greek myths?
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A
Satyr
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B
Centaur
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C
Minotaur
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D
Cyclops
10
What is the name of the legendary Scottish lake monster?
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A
Bigfoot
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B
Loch Ness Monster
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C
Yeti
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D
Kraken
11
In fairy tales, what type of creature is typically depicted as small, winged, and magical?
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A
Giant
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B
Fairy
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C
Troll
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D
Ogre
12
Which legendary city is said to have been lost to the sea?
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A
Atlantis
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B
Troy
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C
Camelot
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D
El Dorado
13
In Robin Hood legends, where does he and his band of merry men live?
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A
The Black Forest
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B
Sherwood Forest
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C
The Amazon
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D
Central Park
14
What type of creature is Bigfoot often described as?
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A
A large ape-like animal
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B
A small garden gnome
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C
A flying reptile
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D
A sea serpent
15
Which famous character is known for pulling a sword from a stone?
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A
Lancelot
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B
Merlin
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C
King Arthur
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D
Gawain
16
In many cultures, what do dragons often guard?
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A
Treasure
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B
Forests
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C
Villages
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D
Books
17
What are the mischievous spirits in Scandinavian folklore that live under bridges or in the woods called?
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A
Trolls
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B
Angels
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C
Elves
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D
Sirens
18
Which Greek hero is famous for his battle against the Minotaur in a labyrinth?
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A
Hercules
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B
Theseus
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C
Perseus
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D
Achilles
