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How Volcanoes Inspired Ancient Myths
Contributed by: Hatton
  • 1. Which Roman god was associated with fire and volcanoes?
A) Mars
B) Vulcan
C) Neptune
D) Jupiter
  • 2. In Hawaiian mythology, who is the goddess of fire and volcanoes?
A) Lono
B) Pele
C) Hina
D) Maui
  • 3. What natural phenomenon do many ancient myths explain using gods?
A) Droughts
B) Earthquakes
C) Volcanic eruptions
D) Floods
  • 4. Which famous eruption destroyed the city of Pompeii?
A) The eruption of Mount St. Helens in 1980
B) The eruption of Krakatoa in 1883
C) The eruption of Mount Pinatubo in 1991
D) The eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD
  • 5. What did the ancient Romans build near Mount Vesuvius to honor Vulcan?
A) A library
B) A theater
C) A palace
D) A temple
  • 6. What does the mythological figure of Pele represent in Hawaiian culture?
A) The importance of family
B) The wisdom of elders
C) The power of creation and destruction
D) The value of agriculture
  • 7. In what way did indigenous cultures use volcanic landscapes?
A) To establish trade routes
B) To create art
C) To host political gatherings
D) To shape their spiritual beliefs
  • 8. In Greek mythology, who is said to be imprisoned beneath Mount Etna?
A) Prometheus
B) Hades
C) Cronus
D) Typhon
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