Erechtheus Quiz

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1. What was Erechtheus's role in Athens?

   1. Oracle
   2. Priest
   3. King
   4. General
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   Answer: King

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2. What did Poseidon create on the Acropolis by striking a rock with his trident?

   1. A freshwater lake
   2. A bronze statue
   3. A sacred grove
   4. A salt spring
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   Answer: A salt spring

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3. What did Athena gift to the citizens of Athens?

   1. A sacred spring
   2. A shield of lightning
   3. A golden apple
   4. An olive tree
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   Answer: An olive tree

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4. Who was Erechtheus II's brother who co-reigned with him?

   1. Aegeus
   2. Cecrops
   3. Theseus
   4. Butes
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   Answer: Butes

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5. What city did Athens wage war against during Erechtheus's rule?

   1. Sparta
   2. Eleusis
   3. Thebes
   4. Corinth
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   Answer: Eleusis

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6. Who was the Eleusinian leader killed by Erechtheus?

   1. Demophon
   2. Acamas
   3. Eumolpus
   4. Hippolytus
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   Answer: Eumolpus

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7. Who killed Erechtheus?

   1. Hades
   2. Ares
   3. Zeus
   4. Poseidon
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   Answer: Poseidon

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8. What was the epithet of Poseidon derived from Erechtheus's name?

   1. Poseidon Soter
   2. Poseidon Hippios
   3. Poseidon Helikonios
   4. Poseidon Erechtheus
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   Answer: Poseidon Erechtheus

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