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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Theology of Dunnu.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What threat does Ishtar use when addressing the gatekeeper of the Underworld?
(a) She will make the dead rise to prey on the living.
(b) She will not allow another soul to pass through the gates.
(c) She will force Ereshkigal to leave her throne.
(d) She will kill Namtar.

2. Who helps add to the vegetation and animals on Earth after marriage in the Theology of Dunnu?
(a) Earth.
(b) The Cattle God.
(c) The Herdsman God.
(d) The Flock God.

3. What is significant about the Theology of Dunnu?
(a) It shows that not all areas in Mesopotamia had the same beliefs.
(b) It shows that Ancient Babylonians did not actually take their gods literally.
(c) It shows that written records were kept before Mesopotamia.
(d) It shows that there was a belief system before Marduk.

4. Who is Nergal's father?
(a) Ea.
(b) Dumuzi.
(c) Ellil.
(d) Namtar.

5. In the Amarna version of Nergal and Ereshkigal's story, what does Ea send to the Underworld with Nergal?
(a) Fourteen demons.
(b) Fourteen warriors.
(c) Fourteen wolves.
(d) Fourteen horses.

Short Answer Questions

1. For what reason, in the story of Atrahasis, do the gods create man?

2. Who built Kish?

3. How must Nergal atone for his offense towards Namtar?

4. Which does not describe Marduk?

5. What reason is given for parts of these myths being missing?

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