Greek Mythology Trivia Game – Greek Gods and Goddesses

Description

UPDATED JULY 2026 – This Greek Mythology Trivia Game now includes a Google Slides version + fully redesigned slides with new artwork and a practice question to introduce the term Dodecatheon!

FAST FACTS ABOUT THIS GREEK MYTHOLOGY TRIVIA GAME

• Recommended for: Grades 4-7

• Formats: PowerPoint (2016 or later) and Google Slides

• Editable: YES — dollar amounts, categories, questions, answers, and captions are all fully editable

• Number of slides: 54 slides + 3 slides with directions and tips for teachers

• Duration: One or two 50-minute lessons (one optional lesson for pre-game research activity; one lesson for the game)

• Prep required: Zero. Ready to play right out of the box.

JULY 2026 UPDATE — NOW INCLUDES GOOGLE SLIDES + FULL REDESIGN

This Greek Mythology Trivia Game has been completely overhauled:

• Google Slides version now included — use the pen tool to mark off dollar amounts as students play

• Fully redesigned slides with updated artwork

• New Dodecatheon practice question introduces the 12 Olympian gods as a group before gameplay begins

• Improved question wording and fun facts throughout

IS THIS GREEK MYTHOLOGY TRIVIA GAME COMPATIBLE WITH…?

• PowerPoint 2016 or later — YES

• Google Slides — YES

• Open Office, Libre Office, Keynote, or other non-PowerPoint software — YES, with the Google Slides version only. The PPT version only works with PowerPoint.

THIS GREEK MYTHOLOGY TRIVIA GAME INCLUDES:

• 54-slide PowerPoint game (editable)

• Google Slides version (identical content)

• Printable list of myths included in the game (1 page)

• Pre-game “Trivia Game Prep Sheet” for students to fill out prior to gameplay (3 pages)

• Answer key to prep sheet (3 pages)

• Game instructions (1 page)

PRE-GAME RESEARCH ACTIVITY

• Optional, but helps students prepare for the game while reinforcing research skills

• Includes a list of all myths and characters mentioned in the game

• Students research the gods and goddesses, present findings to the class, and use their notes as a “cheat sheet” during gameplay

• 4 pages total, editable in both PPT and Google Slides

5 GREEK MYTHOLOGY CATEGORIES

• Dodecatheon (the 12 gods and goddesses of Mount Olympus)

• Who Am I?

• Roman Names

• Symbols

• Stories

WHAT IS THE DODECATHEON?

The Dodecatheon is the group name for the 12 major gods of Mount Olympus. This Greek mythology game opens with a practice question that introduces the term so students can use it throughout gameplay — a built-in vocabulary and cross-curricular moment your students will remember.

IMPORTANT NOTE

If your students do not know most of the characters listed below, they may struggle with this game. Consider purchasing my Greek Mythology Booklet if you need to teach the myths first. Students who complete the booklet will be able to answer all questions in this Greek Mythology Trivia Game.

This is also a perfect ELA game and middle school library game for units on mythology, ancient civilizations, or vocabulary and word roots.

Students should have basic knowledge of the following characters:

• Zeus
• Hera
• Hades
• Poseidon
• Artemis
• Apollo
• Athena
• Hermes
• Ares
• Aphrodite
• Hestia
• Atlas
• Medusa
• Persephone
• Arachne
• Dionysus
• Heracles
• Icarus
• Demeter
• Hephaestus
• Pandora

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