World Creation Myths
1 / 15Discover how different cultures explained the origins of the world
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In the Bible's Book of Genesis, how many days did God take to create the world?
About World Creation Myths
World Creation Myths is a free general knowledge quiz with 15 multiple-choice questions aimed at mixed difficulty. Discover how different cultures explained the origins of the world A typical run takes about 7 minutes, hints are always one tap away, and your streak ticks up the first time you finish a game on a given day.
A few sample questions
1. In the Bible's Book of Genesis, how many days did God take to create the world?
Answer: Six
2. In Hindu mythology, which god is known as the Creator of the universe?
Answer: Brahma
3. In Norse mythology, the world was created from the body of which primordial giant?
Answer: Ymir
4. In Chinese mythology, which figure is said to have separated heaven and earth?
Answer: Pangu
5. In ancient Egyptian mythology, which god emerged from the primordial waters of Nun to begin creation?
Answer: Atum
Frequently asked questions
How many questions are in World Creation Myths?
World Creation Myths has 15 multiple-choice questions. Each one has four answer options and an explanation that appears after you answer, so you learn something even when you miss.
Is World Creation Myths free to play?
Yes. The entire SeniorBrainGames catalog — including World Creation Myths — is free, with no sign-up required, no time limits, and no ads on top of the game. It also works offline once the page has loaded once.
How long does World Creation Myths take?
Most players finish World Creation Myths in about 7 minutes. You can pause between questions, replay it as often as you like, and there is no penalty for taking your time — answers are explained after you submit them.
What's a good follow-up after World Creation Myths?
If you enjoyed this general knowledge quiz, try the Daily Challenge — five rotating questions, refreshed every 24 hours, that count toward your streak. You can also use the Surprise Me button on the homepage to land on a different game type for variety.
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