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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 reason does the author give for noting similarities between these myths and other, well-known stories?
(a) It allows the reader to see the differences in the relationship between man and god.
(b) It allows the reader to easier relate to the myths.
(c) It allows the reader to see that the Mesopotamian myths came first.
(d) It allows the reader to see the progression of gender relations through stories.

2. What section of the book is the table of contents for the book's figures?
(a) The Sigla.
(b) The List of Figures.
(c) The Abbreviations.
(d) The Prefaces.

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

4. In terms of population control, what do the gods agree to do with women?
(a) Women will only be able to have sex once a month.
(b) Not all women will be able to or allowed to give birth.
(c) Women will have to pray to the gods to get pregnant.
(d) Women will have to ask permission of the holy men to become pregnant.

5. How does Shamash help Gilgamesh in his battle against Humbaba?
(a) Shamash subdues Humbaba.
(b) Shamash tricks Humbaba into looking the wrong way.
(c) Shamash calls down the thirteen winds.
(d) Shamash convinces Humbaba that using weapons will be dishonorable to the gods.

Short Answer Questions

1. From which civilization do these myths originate?

2. What reasons does Enki give for instructing Antrahasis to build his boat?

3. What holiday is the culmination of the cycle represented by the Theology of Dunnu?

4. Who creates an army of vicious, terrible warriors in the Epic of Creation?

5. Which one of the following is an offspring of the Earth and her partner?

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