Who is the king of gods and men, who mediates disputes on Mount Olympus?

• A. Poseidon
• B. Hades
• C. Zeus
• D. Hephaestus

Answer: (C)

The main idea tested is who holds the supreme authority among the Olympian gods and acts as the mediator in disputes. In Greek myth, Zeus stands as the king of the gods and ruler of Mount Olympus. His position as head of the pantheon gives him the role of arbitrator, called upon to settle quarrels among gods and to uphold order and justice in divine affairs. He is often depicted as the figure who negotiates, mediates, and pronounces judgments when conflicts arise, keeping the divine world in balance.

Understanding the others helps clarify why this fits best: Poseidon is the god of the sea and earthquakes, ruling his own realm but not serving as the overarching ruler of all gods. Hades governs the underworld, again with his own domain but not as the chief mediator of Olympus. Hephaestus is the craftsman god, renowned for forge work and invention, not for ruling or mediating among the gods.